What is the hex code for Violet Red?

Violet Red is #642d5e. It appears in 1 historical color combination from Sanzo Wada's 1933 "A Dictionary of Color Combinations".

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

Violet Red (#642d5e) has a WCAG contrast ratio of 10.10:1 against white (#FFFFFF) and 2.08:1 against black (#000000). WCAG AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text.

Where does the color Violet Red come from?

Violet Red 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 Violet Red in my own design or brand?

Yes. The color name and hex value (#642d5e) are factual data — not copyrightable. Our curation and descriptions are CC BY 4.0 licensed.

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purple · 1 palette

Violet Red

About Violet Red

Violet Red is a deep, muted purple tone. Its hex value is #642d5e — that is RGB 100, 45, 94, or HSL 307°, 38%, 28%.

It holds 10.1:1 contrast against white, so Violet Red works best for body text, headings, and UI labels. (On white it scores 10.1:1; on black 2.1:1.)

Across Sanzo Wada's 1933 Dictionary of Color Combinations, Violet Red appears in 1 combination — most often paired with Dull Blue Violet.

Palettes with Violet Red

Violet Red appears in 1 combination from the archive.

Showa era

Violet Red & Dull Blue Violet

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

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