Violet Eggplant

Q: How do I use #8A149F in CSS?

You can use #8A149F in CSS with: background-color: #8A149F; or color: #8A149F; or as an RGB value: rgb(138, 20, 159). For print design, use CMYK: 13%, 87%, 0%, 38%.

#8A149F

Violet Eggplant is a cool dark color with the hex code #8A149F. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 138, 20, 159 in digital design or CMYK 13%, 87%, 0%, 38% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Violet Eggplant color values

HEX: #8A149F
RGB: 138, 20, 159
HSL: 291°, 78%, 35%
CMYK: 13, 87, 0, 38

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Violet Eggplant sits at 291° on the color wheel with 78% saturation and 35% lightness, placing it in the violet-magenta segment of the spectrum. At 78% 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(138, 20, 159), where the blue channel is highest at 159, 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 13C 87M 0Y 38K. With a moderate key (38%), 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: #8A149F;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 138, 20, 159;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#8A149F',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 13%
M: 87%
Y: 0%
K: 38%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(138, 20, 159)
rgba(138, 20, 159, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

6 brand s with colors near 291° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #8A149F?

#8A149F is Violet Eggplant, a cool dark color with RGB values of 138, 20, 159. It has a hue of 291°, 78% saturation, and 35% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #8A149F?

The RGB color code for #8A149F is rgb(138, 20, 159). This means it contains 138 red, 20 green, and 159 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Violet Eggplant a warm or cool color?

Violet Eggplant (#8A149F) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #8A149F in CSS?

You can use #8A149F in CSS with: background-color: #8A149F; or color: #8A149F; or as an RGB value: rgb(138, 20, 159). For print design, use CMYK: 13%, 87%, 0%, 38%.