What is the hex code for Dark Slate Purple?

Dark Slate Purple is #704357. It appears in 2 historical color combinations from Sanzo Wada's 1933 "A Dictionary of Color Combinations".

What does Dark Slate Purple look like on white and black backgrounds?

Dark Slate Purple (#704357) has a WCAG contrast ratio of 7.99:1 against white (#FFFFFF) and 2.63:1 against black (#000000). WCAG AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text.

Where does the color Dark Slate Purple come from?

Dark Slate Purple is documented in Sanzo Wada's "A Dictionary of Color Combinations" (1933, Seigensha Art Publishing 2010 reprint). Wada catalogued purple pigments and historical Japanese color terms. The source work is in the public domain.

Can I use Dark Slate Purple in my own design or brand?

Yes. The color name and hex value (#704357) are factual data — not copyrightable. Our curation and descriptions are CC BY 4.0 licensed.

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Dark Slate Purple

About Dark Slate Purple

Dark Slate Purple is a deep, muted purple tone. Its hex value is #704357 — that is RGB 112, 67, 87, or HSL 333°, 25%, 35%.

It holds 8.0:1 contrast against white, so Dark Slate Purple works best for body text, headings, and UI labels. (On white it scores 8.0:1; on black 2.6:1.)

Across Sanzo Wada's 1933 Dictionary of Color Combinations, Dark Slate Purple appears in 2 combinations — most often paired with Carmine, Dusky Green and Eosine Pink.

Palettes with Dark Slate Purple

Dark Slate Purple appears in 2 combinations from the archive. Each pairing reveals how the same color shifts character depending on its neighbours.

Showa era

Carmine & Dusky Green +1

Plate 225 from Sanzo Wada's 1933 Dictionary of Color Combinations — Carmine, Dusky Green, Dark Slate Purple.

Showa era

Eosine Pink & Khaki +2

Plate 248 from Sanzo Wada's 1933 Dictionary of Color Combinations — Eosine Pink, Khaki, Grayish Lavender - A, Dark Slate Purple.

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