Eggplant
HEX: #614051 | Modern Palette
Color Specifications
#614051
97, 64, 81
329°, 34% ,38%
0, 34.02, 16.49, 61.96
About Eggplant
Eggplant (#614051) is a color with RGB(97, 64, 81) and HSL(329.09°, 34.02%, 38.04%). In design, it fits Muted, Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Print. Its complementary color is #406150, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #516140 and #405161. The name comes from vatingana (Sanskrit).
- HEX: #614051
- RGB: 97, 64, 81
- HSL: 329.09°, 34.02%, 38.04%
- Style: Muted, Warm
- Use case: Text, Print
- Complementary color: #406150
- Triadic colors: #516140, #405161
- The name comes from vatingana (Sanskrit).
Live Components
Color Palettes
Color Harmonies
Complementary
The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.
Analogous
Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
Triadic
Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.
Split-Complementary
Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.
Tetradic (Square)
Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.
Monochromatic
Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.
Shades & Tints
A seamless scale of #614051 from deepest shade to lightest tint.
Frequently Asked Questions
Name, History & Etymology
History
The word 'eggplant' has a fascinating journey through various languages. It originated from the Sanskrit 'vatingana'. From there, it traveled to Persian as 'bādingān', then to Arabic as 'al-bādhijān'. Spanish adopted it as 'berenjena', and Portuguese as 'beringela'. English borrowed 'aubergine' from French, which in turn came from Catalan 'albergínia', also derived from Arabic. The term 'eggplant' itself emerged in English in the mid-18th century, likely due to the fruit's resemblance to a goose or hen's egg in some early European varieties.
First Recorded Use
The earliest known cultivation and use of eggplant traces back to ancient India.
Cultural Associations
Eggplant is a staple in many cuisines worldwide, particularly in Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, and South Asian dishes. It is highly versatile and can be grilled, baked, fried, roasted, or stewed. In some cultures, it holds symbolic significance; for example, in India, it is sometimes associated with fertility. Its distinctive purple color is also often used in art and design.
Code Snippets
/* Background */
.element {
background-color: #614051;
}
/* Text */
.element {
color: #614051;
}
/* Border */
.element {
border: 1px solid #614051;
}/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
background: linear-gradient(
to right,
#614051,
#408260
);
}
/* Radial gradient */
.element {
background: radial-gradient(
circle,
#614051,
#408260
);
}// SCSS variable
$eggplant: #614051;
// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$eggplant-r: 97;
$eggplant-g: 64;
$eggplant-b: 81;
// Usage
.element {
background-color: $eggplant;
color: rgba($eggplant-r, $eggplant-g, $eggplant-b, 0.8);
}