I tried a permanent color this time, instead of my usual 'semi-permanent' color (which doesn't ever completely wash out). The color seems about what I usually have (maybe a little less red, hard to tell in the bathroom lights), but we will see how it wears. If I see the slightest sign of 'purplish' in my hair, I will be most displeased.
(L'oreal Superior Preference RR04 "Intense Dark Red")