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Violet Eggplant

#87127F

Violet Eggplant is a warm dark color with the hex code #87127F. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 135, 18, 127 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 87%, 6%, 47% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Violet Eggplant color values

HEX
#87127F
RGB
135, 18, 127
HSL
304°, 76%, 30%
CMYK
0, 87, 6, 47

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Violet Eggplant sits at 304° on the color wheel with 76% saturation and 30% lightness, placing it in the violet-magenta segment of the spectrum. At 76% saturation, the hue is fully legible and confident — richly chromatic without tipping into high-contrast territory. The lower lightness gives it weight and depth, lending gravity to any palette it enters.

In digital environments, Violet Eggplant is rendered as rgb(135, 18, 127), where the red channel dominates at 135, though the other channels keep the hue balanced. High saturation combined with low lightness creates deep, jewel-toned results — useful for premium UI elements, hover states, and focused interaction areas.

For print, Violet Eggplant translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 87M 6Y 47K. With a moderate key (47%), this color uses black to deepen the chromatic channels rather than replace them, a profile that typically holds up well in both offset and digital print. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Split-Complementary

How to use Violet Eggplant

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #87127F;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 135, 18, 127;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#87127F',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 87%
Y: 6%
K: 47%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens 

rgb(135, 18, 127)
rgba(135, 18, 127, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands using similar hue

2 brand s with colors near 304° on the color wheel

Nubank logo
Nubank
Dunkin' logo
Dunkin'

Frequently asked questions

What color is #87127F?
#87127F is Violet Eggplant, a warm dark color with RGB values of 135, 18, 127. It has a hue of 304°, 76% saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #87127F?
The RGB color code for #87127F is rgb(135, 18, 127). This means it contains 135 red, 18 green, and 127 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Violet Eggplant a warm or cool color?
Violet Eggplant (#87127F) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #87127F in CSS?
You can use #87127F in CSS with: background-color: #87127F; or color: #87127F; or as an RGB value: rgb(135, 18, 127). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 87%, 6%, 47%.

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