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
COPIEDRGB
rgb(233, 215, 92)
COPIEDHSL
hsl(52, 76%, 64%)
COPIEDCMYK
cmyk(0, 8, 61, 9)
COPIEDOrigin
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
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