What is the hex code for Violet?

Violet is #4f4086. It appears in 12 historical color combinations from Sanzo Wada's 1933 "A Dictionary of Color Combinations".

What does Violet look like on white and black backgrounds?

Violet (#4f4086) has a WCAG contrast ratio of 8.71:1 against white (#FFFFFF) and 2.41:1 against black (#000000). WCAG AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text.

Where does the color Violet come from?

Violet 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 Violet in my own design or brand?

Yes. The color name and hex value (#4f4086) are factual data — not copyrightable. Our curation and descriptions are CC BY 4.0 licensed.

#4f4086

blue · 12 palettes

Violet

About Violet

Violet is a deep, muted blue tone. Its hex value is #4f4086 — that is RGB 79, 64, 134, or HSL 253°, 35%, 39%.

It holds 8.7:1 contrast against white, so Violet works best for body text, headings, and UI labels. (On white it scores 8.7:1; on black 2.4:1.)

Across Sanzo Wada's 1933 Dictionary of Color Combinations, Violet appears in 12 combinations — most often paired with Carmine Red, Vandyke Red and Yellow Ocher.

Palettes with Violet

Violet appears in 12 combinations from the archive. Each pairing reveals how the same color shifts character depending on its neighbours.

Showa era

Yellow Ocher & Violet

Plate 42 from Sanzo Wada's 1933 Dictionary of Color Combinations — Yellow Ocher, Violet.

Showa era

Grayish Lavender - B & Violet

Plate 56 from Sanzo Wada's 1933 Dictionary of Color Combinations — Grayish Lavender - B, Violet.

Showa era

Raw Sienna & Carmine Red +1

Plate 130 from Sanzo Wada's 1933 Dictionary of Color Combinations — Raw Sienna, Carmine Red, Violet.

Showa era

Olive Ocher & Cobalt Green +1

Plate 156 from Sanzo Wada's 1933 Dictionary of Color Combinations — Olive Ocher, Cobalt Green, Violet.

Showa era

Red Orange & Orange Yellow +1

Plate 164 from Sanzo Wada's 1933 Dictionary of Color Combinations — Red Orange, Orange Yellow, Violet.

Showa era

Carmine Red & Violet +1

Plate 181 from Sanzo Wada's 1933 Dictionary of Color Combinations — Carmine Red, Violet, Cotinga Purple.

Showa era

Pale Burnt Lake & Vinaceous Cinnamon +1

Plate 205 from Sanzo Wada's 1933 Dictionary of Color Combinations — Pale Burnt Lake, Vinaceous Cinnamon, Violet.

Showa era

Ivory Buff & Sudan Brown +1

Plate 214 from Sanzo Wada's 1933 Dictionary of Color Combinations — Ivory Buff, Sudan Brown, Violet.

Showa era

Vistoris Lake & Cream Yellow +1

Plate 226 from Sanzo Wada's 1933 Dictionary of Color Combinations — Vistoris Lake, Cream Yellow, Violet.

Showa era

Vandyke Red & Dull Viridian Green +2

Plate 316 from Sanzo Wada's 1933 Dictionary of Color Combinations — Vandyke Red, Dull Viridian Green, Violet, Red Violet.

Showa era

Indian Lake & Dull Violet Black +2

Plate 331 from Sanzo Wada's 1933 Dictionary of Color Combinations — Indian Lake, Dull Violet Black, Light Mauve, Violet.

Showa era

Vandyke Red & Yellow Orange +2

Plate 335 from Sanzo Wada's 1933 Dictionary of Color Combinations — Vandyke Red, Yellow Orange, Violet, Slate Color.

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Palettes with Violet

Yellow Ocher & Violet

Grayish Lavender - B & Violet

Raw Sienna & Carmine Red +1

Olive Ocher & Cobalt Green +1

Red Orange & Orange Yellow +1

Carmine Red & Violet +1

Pale Burnt Lake & Vinaceous Cinnamon +1

Ivory Buff & Sudan Brown +1

Vistoris Lake & Cream Yellow +1

Vandyke Red & Dull Viridian Green +2

Indian Lake & Dull Violet Black +2

Vandyke Red & Yellow Orange +2

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