Fresh Eggplant

Q: How do I use #A42877 in CSS?

You can use #A42877 in CSS with: background-color: #A42877; or color: #A42877; or as an RGB value: rgb(164, 40, 119). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 76%, 27%, 36%.

#A42877

Fresh Eggplant is a warm medium color with the hex code #A42877. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 164, 40, 119 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 76%, 27%, 36% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Fresh Eggplant color values

HEX: #A42877
RGB: 164, 40, 119
HSL: 322°, 61%, 40%
CMYK: 0, 76, 27, 36

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Fresh Eggplant sits at 322° on the color wheel with 61% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the magenta-red segment of the spectrum. At 61% saturation, the hue is fully legible and confident — richly chromatic without tipping into high-contrast territory. Its mid-range lightness positions it as a mid-tone: neither a background color nor a deep accent, but something in between.

In digital environments, Fresh Eggplant is rendered as rgb(164, 40, 119), where the red channel dominates at 164, giving the color a clear red cast. The mid-range lightness and strong saturation make this versatile for both foreground and background roles, depending on what it is paired against.

For print, Fresh Eggplant translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 76M 27Y 36K. With a moderate key (36%), 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 Fresh Eggplant

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #A42877;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 164, 40, 119;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#A42877',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 76%
Y: 27%
K: 36%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(164, 40, 119)
rgba(164, 40, 119, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

9 brand s with colors near 322° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #A42877?

#A42877 is Fresh Eggplant, a warm medium color with RGB values of 164, 40, 119. It has a hue of 322°, 61% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #A42877?

The RGB color code for #A42877 is rgb(164, 40, 119). This means it contains 164 red, 40 green, and 119 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Fresh Eggplant a warm or cool color?

Fresh Eggplant (#A42877) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #A42877 in CSS?

You can use #A42877 in CSS with: background-color: #A42877; or color: #A42877; or as an RGB value: rgb(164, 40, 119). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 76%, 27%, 36%.