Aubergine Navy color code: #322E52
A muted purple navy that stays subtle in large areas.
Aubergine Navy · rgb(50, 46, 82)
Every format for Aubergine Navy
- HEX
- #322E52
- RGB
- rgb(50, 46, 82)
- HSL
- hsl(247, 28%, 25%)
- HSV
- 247°, 44%, 32%
- CMYK
- 39%, 44%, 0%, 68%
- Lightness
- 25% · dark
Hue sits at 247°, which makes Aubergine Navy a violet-leaning navy, with 28% saturation. In the Purple Navy family it reads as a dark option.
Text contrast on Aubergine Navy
Contrast ratios are calculated using the WCAG 2.1 relative luminance formula. Normal body text needs 4.5:1 and large text needs 3:1 to pass AA.
White text on Aubergine Navy
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.
12.74:1 — AAA for normal textBlack text on Aubergine Navy
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.
1.65:1 — below AA, decorative use onlyAubergine Navy text on white
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.
12.74:1 — AAA for normal textAccessibility notes
- Pair Aubergine Navy with white text for the strongest reading experience: that combination gives 12.74:1.
- Used as a text colour on white, it clears the 3:1 bar for large headings.
- Never rely on Aubergine Navy alone to communicate state. Add an icon, label or underline so the meaning survives for colour-blind users and in greyscale printing.
- When placing text over a photograph tinted with Aubergine Navy, add a solid overlay first. Contrast measured against a flat colour does not hold over varying imagery.
Using Aubergine Navy in CSS and HTML
CSS example
:root {
--aubergine-navy: #322E52;
}
.panel {
background-color: var(--aubergine-navy);
color: #FFFFFF;
border: 1px solid #322E52;
}HTML example
<div style="background-color: #322E52; color: #FFFFFF; padding: 1rem;">
Aubergine Navy #322E52
</div>Common uses
- Page and section backgrounds in dark interfaces, where it holds white text cleanly.
- Purple Navy palettes for brand systems that need a dependable cool anchor.
- Print work where a deep blue is preferred to black, using the CMYK build 39%, 44%, 0%, 68%.
- Data visualisation, as one step in a lightness-based navy scale.
Design recommendations
- Build lighter and darker variants by changing only the lightness in
hsl(247, 28%, 25%). Keeping hue fixed is what makes a scale look intentional. - Give Aubergine Navy at least one warm counterweight. A cool palette with no warm accent tends to read as cold rather than calm.
- Saturation is moderate, which makes this shade forgiving across large areas and long reading sessions.
Complementary and matching colors
Each of these is derived from the hue, saturation and lightness of Aubergine Navy. Click a swatch to copy it.
Similar navy shades
Continue exploring
FAQs about Aubergine Navy
What is the Aubergine Navy color code?
The Aubergine Navy color code is #322E52 in HEX, rgb(50, 46, 82) in RGB and hsl(247, 28%, 25%) in HSL.
What is the RGB value of Aubergine Navy?
Aubergine Navy is rgb(50, 46, 82), meaning 50 units of red, 46 of green and 82 of blue on the 0 to 255 scale.
What is the CMYK value of Aubergine Navy?
In CMYK, Aubergine Navy converts to approximately 39%, 44%, 0%, 68%. Printed output will look slightly less saturated than the screen preview because CMYK covers a narrower gamut.
Does white text work on Aubergine Navy?
White text on Aubergine Navy gives a contrast ratio of 12.74:1, which is AAA for normal text.
Does black text work on Aubergine Navy?
Black text on Aubergine Navy gives a contrast ratio of 1.65:1, which is below AA, decorative use only.
Which colors go with Aubergine Navy?
Its direct complement is #858C4F, and the warm accent #92BE46 works well for calls to action. For a quieter scheme, pair it with the analogous blues listed above.
Is Aubergine Navy a light or dark navy?
At 25% lightness, Aubergine Navy is classed as a dark navy in this collection.