ColorCollectViolet scavenger hunt: 18 things to find
Violet is the deep end of purple — the color of twilight skies, lavender fields, and stained glass. Historically the hardest dye to make, it still carries a hint of the rare and the royal.
18 violet things to find
A ready-made violet scavenger hunt list — every one of these is genuinely findable on an ordinary walk, in a shop, or around the house. Photograph each one you spot.
- Lavender, irises, or violets in a garden
- A twilight sky just after sunset
- Neon or LED signage after dark
- Grapes or plums at a market
- A scarf, umbrella, or painted fence
- Stained glass in a church window
- Wisteria on a wall in spring
- A UV or insect-zapper light
- Purple-sprouting broccoli or red cabbage
- Buddleia growing out of a railway wall
- A violet-lit shop or bar interior
- Crocuses pushing through in early spring
- A hair dye or cosmetics display
- Heather on a hillside
- A club or gig poster
- Aubergine skin catching the light
- A yoga mat or gym equipment
- The far end of a rainbow
How to hunt violet
Violet barely exists in daylight on a street, so plan the hunt around flowers and the half hour after sunset. Gardens and florists are the reliable source; the sky is the spectacular one. After dark, LED and neon signage will hand you violet for free.
What violet gets confused with
Purple is violet with more red in it and more confidence; indigo is violet pulled toward blue. If you cannot decide between violet and purple, look at whether it leans blue (violet) or pink (purple).
Full rules and more lists in the color scavenger hunt guide →
Hunt Violet with ColorCollect
Pick Violet, photograph the finds from the list above, and they snap into a montage you can save and share. Hunt solo, or share a 6-letter code and hunt the same list with your friends.
Rainy day? Can't get out to hunt? Try another game: Pikefall
The Violet tonal scale
Not every violet find is the same violet. This is the 11-stop ramp from the palest to the deepest shade — useful for settling whether a find counts. Tap a swatch to copy its name.
Colors that go with Violet
Pairings computed from Violet's own hue — handy if you are setting a two-color hunt or planning a themed round. Tap to copy.
Frequently asked questions
What are some violet things to find?
Common violet things to find include lavender, irises and violets, wisteria, crocuses, heather, grapes and plums, stained glass, the twilight sky just after sunset and neon or LED signs after dark. Violet leans blue while purple leans pink and red; if it is pulled even further toward blue, it is indigo.
How do I find violet on a scavenger hunt?
Violet barely exists in daylight on a street, so plan the hunt around flowers and the half hour after sunset. Gardens and florists are the reliable source; the sky is the spectacular one. After dark, LED and neon signage will hand you violet for free.
What colors is violet confused with?
Purple is violet with more red in it and more confidence; indigo is violet pulled toward blue. If you cannot decide between violet and purple, look at whether it leans blue (violet) or pink (purple).
Nearby colors to hunt
The closest hues to Violet — each with its own list of things to find.