iro Traditional Japanese Colors
Orange & Brown

琥珀色

Kohaku-iro
Amber

The clear, deep orange-brown of amber gemstones and aged whisky.

Color codes

HEX
#C26C0D
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RGB
rgb(194, 108, 13)
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HSL
hsl(31, 87%, 41%)
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CMYK
cmyk(0, 44, 93, 24)
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Origin

Amber (kohaku) — fossilized tree resin — has been prized in Japan since ancient times for beads and religious objects. The color word captures both its physical warmth and its cultural association with time and preservation.

Where you'll see it

Whisky and spirit brands, hardwood furniture, mature-audience 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.

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