What is the hex code for Fuji?

Fuji (藤) is #B5A6C9. Wisteria purple It appears in 1 historical color combination from Sanzo Wada's 1933 "A Dictionary of Color Combinations".

What does Fuji look like on white and black backgrounds?

Fuji (#B5A6C9) has a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.27:1 against white (#FFFFFF) and 9.26:1 against black (#000000). WCAG AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text.

Where does the color Fuji come from?

Fuji 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 Fuji in my own design or brand?

Yes. The color name and hex value (#B5A6C9) are factual data — not copyrightable. Our curation and descriptions are CC BY 4.0 licensed.

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purple · 1 palette

Fuji

藤

Wisteria purple

About Fuji

Fuji (藤) is a light, near-neutral purple tone. Its hex value is #B5A6C9 — that is RGB 181, 166, 201, or HSL 266°, 24%, 72%. Wisteria purple.

It holds 9.3:1 contrast against dark, so Fuji works best for body text, headings, and UI labels. (On white it scores 2.3:1; on black 9.3:1.)

Across Sanzo Wada's 1933 Dictionary of Color Combinations, Fuji appears in 1 combination — most often paired with Ai and Gofun.

Palettes with Fuji

Fuji appears in 1 combination from the archive.

Heian era

Wisteria & Indigo— 藤と藍

The soft lavender of wisteria blossoms against deep indigo.

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