Red & Pink
臙脂色
Enji-iro
Cochineal Crimson
A dark, blood-toned crimson historically dyed from insect-derived pigments.
Color codes
HEX
#9E3D3F
COPIEDRGB
rgb(158, 61, 63)
COPIEDHSL
hsl(359, 44%, 43%)
COPIEDCMYK
cmyk(0, 61, 60, 38)
COPIEDOrigin
Enji originally referred to a deep red made from safflower (benibana), and later from lac and (once European maritime trade opened) cochineal insect pigments. It became the color of formal Meiji-era school uniforms and academic robes.
Where you'll see it
Formal uniforms, ceremonial banners, sophisticated accent color.
Contrast & accessibility
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Harmony palette
Computed from the color wheel — base, analogous (±30°), complementary, and triad. Click any swatch to copy.
Tip: analogous colors read as calm; complementary and triad add contrast for calls-to-action.