iro Traditional Japanese Colors
Yellow

刈安色

Kariyasu-iro
Miscanthus Yellow

A clear yellow dyed from the kariyasu grass, native to Japan's mountain slopes.

Color codes

HEX
#E9D75C
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RGB
rgb(233, 215, 92)
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HSL
hsl(52, 76%, 64%)
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CMYK
cmyk(0, 8, 61, 9)
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Origin

Kariyasu is one of the most reliable native yellow dyes. It has been used for centuries to color imperial court garments and to overdye base fabrics before indigo, producing the fresh green of moegi.

Where you'll see it

Traditional dye work, court-inspired design, natural textiles.

Contrast & accessibility

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Harmony palette

Computed from the color wheel — base, analogous (±30°), complementary, and triad. Click any swatch to copy.

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