What is the hex code for Dull Blue Violet?

Dull Blue Violet is #80719e. It appears in 2 historical color combinations from Sanzo Wada's 1933 "A Dictionary of Color Combinations".

What does Dull Blue Violet look like on white and black backgrounds?

Dull Blue Violet (#80719e) has a WCAG contrast ratio of 4.40:1 against white (#FFFFFF) and 4.77:1 against black (#000000). WCAG AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text.

Where does the color Dull Blue Violet come from?

Dull Blue Violet 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 Dull Blue Violet in my own design or brand?

Yes. The color name and hex value (#80719e) are factual data — not copyrightable. Our curation and descriptions are CC BY 4.0 licensed.

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purple · 2 palettes

Dull Blue Violet

About Dull Blue Violet

Dull Blue Violet is a mid-tone, near-neutral purple tone. Its hex value is #80719e — that is RGB 128, 113, 158, or HSL 260°, 19%, 53%.

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

Across Sanzo Wada's 1933 Dictionary of Color Combinations, Dull Blue Violet appears in 2 combinations — most often paired with Violet Red and Buffy Citrine.

Palettes with Dull Blue Violet

Dull Blue Violet appears in 2 combinations from the archive. Each pairing reveals how the same color shifts character depending on its neighbours.

Showa era

Violet Red & Dull Blue Violet

Plate 9 from Sanzo Wada's 1933 Dictionary of Color Combinations — Violet Red, Dull Blue Violet.

Showa era

Buffy Citrine & Dull Blue Violet

Plate 100 from Sanzo Wada's 1933 Dictionary of Color Combinations — Buffy Citrine, Dull Blue Violet.

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