iro Traditional Japanese Colors
Grey & Neutral

生成り色

Kinari-iro
Natural Ecru

The color of un-dyed cotton and hemp — 'as it is', straight off the plant.

Color codes

HEX
#EEE5CE
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RGB
rgb(238, 229, 206)
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HSL
hsl(43, 48%, 87%)
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CMYK
cmyk(0, 4, 13, 7)
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Origin

Kinari literally means 'as-created'. It is the color of the raw fiber before any dye, and it became fashionable during the twentieth-century mingei folk-craft movement as a mark of honesty and simplicity.

Where you'll see it

Natural fabrics, minimalist design, sustainable brand aesthetics.

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.

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