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Violet Eggplant

#8F008F

Violet Eggplant is a warm dark color with the hex code #8F008F. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 143, 0, 143 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 100%, 0%, 44% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Violet Eggplant color values

HEX
#8F008F
RGB
143, 0, 143
HSL
300°, 100%, 28%
CMYK
0, 100, 0, 44

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Violet Eggplant sits at 300° on the color wheel with 100% saturation and 28% lightness, placing it in the violet-magenta segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 100%, 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(143, 0, 143), where the red channel dominates at 143, 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 100M 0Y 44K. With a moderate key (44%), 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: #8F008F;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 143, 0, 143;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#8F008F',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 100%
Y: 0%
K: 44%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(143, 0, 143)
rgba(143, 0, 143, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

2 brand s with colors near 300° on the color wheel

Nubank logo
Nubank
Instagram logo
Instagram

Frequently asked questions

What color is #8F008F?
#8F008F is Violet Eggplant, a warm dark color with RGB values of 143, 0, 143. It has a hue of 300°, 100% saturation, and 28% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #8F008F?
The RGB color code for #8F008F is rgb(143, 0, 143). This means it contains 143 red, 0 green, and 143 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Violet Eggplant a warm or cool color?
Violet Eggplant (#8F008F) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #8F008F in CSS?
You can use #8F008F in CSS with: background-color: #8F008F; or color: #8F008F; or as an RGB value: rgb(143, 0, 143). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 100%, 0%, 44%.

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