Violet Eggplant is a
cool dark color with the hex code #890693.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
137, 6, 147 in digital design or CMYK 7%, 96%, 0%, 42% for print applications.
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Violet Eggplant
#890693
Violet Eggplant color values
- HEX
- #890693
- RGB
- 137, 6, 147
- HSL
- 296°, 92%, 30%
- CMYK
- 7, 96, 0, 42
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Violet Eggplant sits at 296° on the color wheel with 92% saturation and 30% lightness, placing it in the violet-magenta segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 92%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. The lower lightness gives it weight and depth, lending gravity to any palette it enters.
In digital environments, Violet Eggplant is rendered as rgb(137, 6, 147), where the blue channel is highest at 147, though it sits close to the other channels. 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 7C 96M 0Y 42K. With a moderate key (42%), 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
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Violet Eggplant
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #890693;
--brand-primary-rgb: 137, 6, 147;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#890693',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 7%
M: 96%
Y: 0%
K: 42%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(137, 6, 147)
rgba(137, 6, 147, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #890693?
#890693 is Violet Eggplant, a cool dark color with RGB values of 137, 6, 147. It has a hue of 296°, 92%
saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #890693?
The RGB color code for #890693 is rgb(137, 6, 147). This means it contains 137 red,
6 green, and 147 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Violet Eggplant a warm or cool color?
Violet Eggplant (#890693) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #890693 in CSS?
You can use #890693 in CSS with:
background-color: #890693; or color: #890693; or as an RGB value: rgb(137, 6, 147). For print design, use CMYK: 7%, 96%, 0%, 42%.