#883377 Hex Color
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Violet Vixen is a dark, dim magenta with a moody and serious weight. Because of its medium-dark tone, it provides sufficient contrast for white body text, making it a reliable choice for readable UI designs. The hex code for this shade is #883377. Use it as a supporting tone to ground bright palettes, or pair it with slate grays for a sophisticated, restrained effect.
About Violet Vixen
Blackberry jam at the bottom of the jar
What does violet vixen mean?
Commonly linked to royalty, mystery, and ambition, since deep purples have long been rare and expensive dyes. Its low lightness and muted saturation give it a heavy, enclosed mood, like a room with the blinds drawn.
Where you see violet vixen
- eggplant skin
- blackberry jam
- velvet theater curtains
- plum skins
- aged red wine
- dried lavender bundles
What it works for
Use it for moody packaging, evening event branding, or as a dark accent where black would feel too harsh.
What colors go with violet vixen?
Chartreuse #c1f80aThe sharp yellow-green sits opposite on the wheel and cuts through the heaviness.Sage #9caf88The grayed green cools the magenta undertone and keeps the pairing soft.Peach #ffe5b4Warm lightness against this dark shade creates a clear, readable contrast.Slate Blue #6a5acdTwo dim, shaded tones blend into a calm, overcast combination.
Questions about Violet Vixen
What is the hex code for Violet Vixen?
Violet Vixen is #883377. In RGB that is rgb(136, 51, 119), in HSL hsl(312, 45%, 37%) and in CMYK 0%, 63%, 12%, 47%.
Is Violet Vixen readable on white or black?
Violet Vixen has a 7.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.78:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.