What is the hex code for Daidai?

Daidai (橙) is #F28C28. Bitter orange It appears in 1 historical color combination from Sanzo Wada's 1933 "A Dictionary of Color Combinations".

What does Daidai look like on white and black backgrounds?

Daidai (#F28C28) has a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.45:1 against white (#FFFFFF) and 8.56:1 against black (#000000). WCAG AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text.

Where does the color Daidai come from?

Daidai is documented in Sanzo Wada's "A Dictionary of Color Combinations" (1933, Seigensha Art Publishing 2010 reprint). Wada catalogued orange pigments and historical Japanese color terms. The source work is in the public domain.

Can I use Daidai in my own design or brand?

Yes. The color name and hex value (#F28C28) are factual data — not copyrightable. Our curation and descriptions are CC BY 4.0 licensed.

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orange · 1 palette

Daidai

橙

Bitter orange

About Daidai

Daidai (橙) is a mid-tone, vivid orange tone. Its hex value is #F28C28 — that is RGB 242, 140, 40, or HSL 30°, 89%, 55%. Bitter orange.

It holds 8.6:1 contrast against dark, so Daidai works best for body text, headings, and UI labels. (On white it scores 2.5:1; on black 8.6:1.)

Across Sanzo Wada's 1933 Dictionary of Color Combinations, Daidai appears in 1 combination — most often paired with Kon and Gofun.

Palettes with Daidai

Daidai appears in 1 combination from the archive.

Edo era

Bitter Orange & Navy— 橙と紺

The sharp orange of the daidai citrus set off by deep indigo navy.

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