What is the hex code for Eugenia Red | A?

Eugenia Red | A is #e2625e. It appears in 1 historical color combination from Sanzo Wada's 1933 "A Dictionary of Color Combinations".

What does Eugenia Red | A look like on white and black backgrounds?

Eugenia Red | A (#e2625e) has a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.42:1 against white (#FFFFFF) and 6.14:1 against black (#000000). WCAG AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text.

Where does the color Eugenia Red | A come from?

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

Can I use Eugenia Red | A in my own design or brand?

Yes. The color name and hex value (#e2625e) are factual data — not copyrightable. Our curation and descriptions are CC BY 4.0 licensed.

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Eugenia Red | A

About Eugenia Red | A

Eugenia Red | A is a mid-tone, vivid red tone. Its hex value is #e2625e — that is RGB 226, 98, 94, or HSL 2°, 69%, 63%.

It holds 6.1:1 contrast against dark, so Eugenia Red | A works best for body text, headings, and UI labels. (On white it scores 3.4:1; on black 6.1:1.)

Across Sanzo Wada's 1933 Dictionary of Color Combinations, Eugenia Red | A appears in 1 combination — most often paired with Apricot Yellow, Sea Green and Dusky Green.

Palettes with Eugenia Red | A

Eugenia Red | A appears in 1 combination from the archive.

Showa era

Eugenia Red | A & Apricot Yellow +2

Plate 284 from Sanzo Wada's 1933 Dictionary of Color Combinations — Eugenia Red | A, Apricot Yellow, Sea Green, Dusky Green.

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