What is the hex code for Kikyō?

Kikyō (桔梗) is #5B4B8A. Bellflower purple It appears in 1 historical color combination from Sanzo Wada's 1933 "A Dictionary of Color Combinations".

What does Kikyō look like on white and black backgrounds?

Kikyō (#5B4B8A) has a WCAG contrast ratio of 7.45:1 against white (#FFFFFF) and 2.82:1 against black (#000000). WCAG AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text.

Where does the color Kikyō come from?

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

Can I use Kikyō in my own design or brand?

Yes. The color name and hex value (#5B4B8A) are factual data — not copyrightable. Our curation and descriptions are CC BY 4.0 licensed.

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Kikyō

桔梗

Bellflower purple

About Kikyō

Kikyō (桔梗) is a mid-tone, muted blue tone. Its hex value is #5B4B8A — that is RGB 91, 75, 138, or HSL 255°, 30%, 42%. Bellflower purple.

It holds 7.5:1 contrast against white, so Kikyō works best for body text, headings, and UI labels. (On white it scores 7.5:1; on black 2.8:1.)

Across Sanzo Wada's 1933 Dictionary of Color Combinations, Kikyō appears in 1 combination — most often paired with Sumi and Gin.

Palettes with Kikyō

Kikyō appears in 1 combination from the archive.

Muromachi era

Bellflower & Ink— 桔梗と墨

The deep violet of the bellflower set against ink — formal, discreet.

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