What is the hex code for Hydrangea Red?

Hydrangea Red is #a94151. It appears in 1 historical color combination from Sanzo Wada's 1933 "A Dictionary of Color Combinations".

What does Hydrangea Red look like on white and black backgrounds?

Hydrangea Red (#a94151) has a WCAG contrast ratio of 5.90:1 against white (#FFFFFF) and 3.56:1 against black (#000000). WCAG AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text.

Where does the color Hydrangea Red come from?

Hydrangea Red 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 Hydrangea Red in my own design or brand?

Yes. The color name and hex value (#a94151) are factual data — not copyrightable. Our curation and descriptions are CC BY 4.0 licensed.

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Hydrangea Red

About Hydrangea Red

Hydrangea Red is a mid-tone, muted red tone. Its hex value is #a94151 — that is RGB 169, 65, 81, or HSL 351°, 44%, 46%.

It holds 5.9:1 contrast against white, so Hydrangea Red works best for body text, headings, and UI labels. (On white it scores 5.9:1; on black 3.6:1.)

Across Sanzo Wada's 1933 Dictionary of Color Combinations, Hydrangea Red appears in 1 combination — most often paired with Sulphine Yellow and Salvia Blue.

Palettes with Hydrangea Red

Hydrangea Red appears in 1 combination from the archive.

Showa era

Hydrangea Red & Sulphine Yellow +1

Plate 142 from Sanzo Wada's 1933 Dictionary of Color Combinations — Hydrangea Red, Sulphine Yellow, Salvia Blue.

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