iro Traditional Japanese Colors
Grey & Neutral

白練

Shironeri
Unbleached Silk White

The warm, creamy white of raw silk before bleaching.

Color codes

HEX
#F2E9E1
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RGB
rgb(242, 233, 225)
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HSL
hsl(28, 40%, 92%)
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CMYK
cmyk(0, 4, 7, 5)
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Origin

Ceremonial Shinto and imperial garments are traditionally made in shironeri — pure silk that has been softened but not brightened. It reads as sacred rather than clinical.

Where you'll see it

Wedding attire, Shinto ceremony, luxury paper and stationery.

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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