Eggplant is deep, moody, and richly opulent. A very dark purple with brown undertones, named after the vegetable, it feels luxurious and grounding all at once. Because eggplant is so dark and saturated, it works best as a rich accent or a grounding base that adds instant depth and sophistication.

This guide covers the best colors that go with eggplant, the color theory behind why they work, and ready-to-use palettes you can copy in a single click. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.

What color is eggplant, exactly? #

Eggplant is a very dark purple with brown undertones, often written as #614051. It sits in the purple range, deeply shaded and warmed, like the skin of the vegetable. It is darker and more brown than a bright purple or a warmer plum.

For the lighter relatives, see our guides to what goes with plum and what goes with purple.

The quick answer: best colors that go with eggplant #

If you just need the shortlist, these six pair beautifully with eggplant:

  • Blush pink, for a soft, opulent contrast
  • Gold, for a luxurious glow
  • Gray, for a modern, moody neutral
  • Sage green, for a muted, complementary contrast
  • Cream, for an elegant softness
  • Teal, for a jewel-toned pop

Each one comes with a copy-ready palette below.

1. Eggplant and blush pink (soft and opulent) #

Eggplant and blush pink balance deep with delicate. The gentle pink offsets eggplant’s darkness, creating a rich yet soft palette.

See more in our guide to what goes with blush pink.

Eggplant and blush, soft opulent

2. Eggplant and gold (luxe) #

Eggplant and metallic gold are a rich, indulgent pairing. The warm gold glows against eggplant’s depth, feeling opulent and premium.

Gold is just as versatile on its own, as covered in our guide to what goes with gold.

Eggplant and gold, luxe

3. Eggplant and gray (modern and moody) #

Eggplant and gray make a refined, contemporary palette. The neutral gray cools eggplant, letting it feel modern and moody rather than heavy.

See more in our guide to what goes with gray.

Eggplant and gray, modern moody

4. Eggplant and sage green (muted contrast) #

Eggplant’s complement sits in the yellow-green range, so pairing it with sage creates a soft, pleasing contrast. The muted green balances eggplant’s depth.

See more in our guide to what goes with sage green.

Eggplant and sage, muted contrast

5. Eggplant and cream (elegant softness) #

Eggplant with warm cream softens its depth into an elegant palette. The cream gives eggplant room to breathe, keeping the look refined.

See more in our guide to what goes with cream.

Eggplant and cream, elegant

6. Eggplant and teal (jewel pop) #

Eggplant and teal are both deep and saturated, so together they create a striking, jewel-toned palette. The cool teal contrasts eggplant’s warmth.

See more in our guide to what goes with teal.

Eggplant and teal, jewel

How to use eggplant in your designs #

A few rules to make any eggplant palette work:

  • Use it as a rich accent or anchor. Eggplant shines as a statement tone against lighter neutrals.
  • Lift it with soft tones. Blush, cream, and gray keep a deep eggplant palette from feeling heavy.
  • Add sage or teal for freshness. These bring balanced, unexpected contrast.
  • Mind your contrast. Eggplant is dark enough for white text to meet WCAG AA, which makes it excellent for headers.

Eggplant loves luxurious, soft, and grounding partners. Explore these pairings next:

Build your own eggplant palette #

These hex codes are starting points. To build a complete palette around eggplant, use the PaletteDeck generator, browse our most popular palettes, or explore more color guides.

Click any swatch above to copy its hex code, then drop it into your design tool.