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Violet Eggplant

#A510BC

Violet Eggplant is a cool medium color with the hex code #A510BC. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 165, 16, 188 in digital design or CMYK 12%, 91%, 0%, 26% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Violet Eggplant color values

HEX
#A510BC
RGB
165, 16, 188
HSL
292°, 84%, 40%
CMYK
12, 91, 0, 26

About this color

Violet Eggplant sits at 292° on the color wheel with 84% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the violet-magenta segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 84%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. 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, Violet Eggplant is rendered as rgb(165, 16, 188), where the blue channel is highest at 188, though it sits close to the other channels. 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, Violet Eggplant translates to a CMYK breakdown of 12C 91M 0Y 26K. With a moderate key (26%), 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.

How to use Violet Eggplant

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #A510BC;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 165, 16, 188;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#A510BC',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 12%
M: 91%
Y: 0%
K: 26%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(165, 16, 188)
rgba(165, 16, 188, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

4 brand s with colors near 292° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #A510BC?
#A510BC is Violet Eggplant, a cool medium color with RGB values of 165, 16, 188. It has a hue of 292°, 84% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #A510BC?
The RGB color code for #A510BC is rgb(165, 16, 188). This means it contains 165 red, 16 green, and 188 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Violet Eggplant a warm or cool color?
Violet Eggplant (#A510BC) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #A510BC in CSS?
You can use #A510BC in CSS with: background-color: #A510BC; or color: #A510BC; or as an RGB value: rgb(165, 16, 188). For print design, use CMYK: 12%, 91%, 0%, 26%.