noun
dark purple; eggplant color
A deep, dusky purple reminiscent of eggplant skin. Used as a color name in fashion, design, and traditional contexts.
彼女は茄子紺の着物を着ていた。
She was wearing a dark purple kimono.
この茄子紺のネクタイは落ち着いた印象を与える。
This eggplant-colored necktie gives a calm impression.
Compound of 茄子 (なす, 'eggplant') and 紺 (こん, 'dark blue/navy'), referring to the deep purple color of eggplant skin.