What is the hex code for Deep Violet / Plumbeous?

Deep Violet / Plumbeous is #70727c. It appears in 3 historical color combinations from Sanzo Wada's 1933 "A Dictionary of Color Combinations".

What does Deep Violet / Plumbeous look like on white and black backgrounds?

Deep Violet / Plumbeous (#70727c) has a WCAG contrast ratio of 4.79:1 against white (#FFFFFF) and 4.39:1 against black (#000000). WCAG AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text.

Where does the color Deep Violet / Plumbeous come from?

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

Can I use Deep Violet / Plumbeous in my own design or brand?

Yes. The color name and hex value (#70727c) are factual data — not copyrightable. Our curation and descriptions are CC BY 4.0 licensed.

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Deep Violet / Plumbeous

About Deep Violet / Plumbeous

Deep Violet / Plumbeous is a mid-tone, near-neutral neutral tone. Its hex value is #70727c — that is RGB 112, 114, 124, or HSL 230°, 5%, 46%.

It holds 4.8:1 contrast against white, so Deep Violet / Plumbeous works best for body text, headings, and UI labels. (On white it scores 4.8:1; on black 4.4:1.)

Across Sanzo Wada's 1933 Dictionary of Color Combinations, Deep Violet / Plumbeous appears in 3 combinations — most often paired with Veronia Purple, Red Violet and Cream Yellow.

Palettes with Deep Violet / Plumbeous

Deep Violet / Plumbeous appears in 3 combinations from the archive. Each pairing reveals how the same color shifts character depending on its neighbours.

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