Blue
狩衣色
Kariginu-iro
Hunting Robe Blue-Grey
The cool blue-grey traditionally worn as the informal outer robe of the Heian nobility.
Color codes
HEX
#8394A6
COPIEDRGB
rgb(131, 148, 166)
COPIEDHSL
hsl(211, 16%, 58%)
COPIEDCMYK
cmyk(21, 11, 0, 35)
COPIEDOrigin
The kariginu was originally a hunting garment for court nobles, later worn by Shinto priests. Its color — a restrained, dusty blue-grey — feels adjacent to today's minimalist design palettes.
Where you'll see it
Shrine attire, minimalist menswear, historical drama design.
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.