What is the hex code for Kariyasu?

Kariyasu (刈安) is #DCCB7A. Grass yellow It appears in 1 historical color combination from Sanzo Wada's 1933 "A Dictionary of Color Combinations".

What does Kariyasu look like on white and black backgrounds?

Kariyasu (#DCCB7A) has a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.63:1 against white (#FFFFFF) and 12.87:1 against black (#000000). WCAG AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text.

Where does the color Kariyasu come from?

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

Can I use Kariyasu in my own design or brand?

Yes. The color name and hex value (#DCCB7A) are factual data — not copyrightable. Our curation and descriptions are CC BY 4.0 licensed.

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Kariyasu

刈安

Grass yellow

About Kariyasu

Kariyasu (刈安) is a mid-tone, muted yellow tone. Its hex value is #DCCB7A — that is RGB 220, 203, 122, or HSL 50°, 58%, 67%. Grass yellow.

It holds 12.9:1 contrast against dark, so Kariyasu works best for body text, headings, and UI labels. (On white it scores 1.6:1; on black 12.9:1.)

Across Sanzo Wada's 1933 Dictionary of Color Combinations, Kariyasu appears in 1 combination — most often paired with Rikyū-nezumi and Neri-iro.

Palettes with Kariyasu

Kariyasu appears in 1 combination from the archive.

Muromachi era

Grass Yellow & Rikyū Grey— 刈安と利休鼠

Wild grass yellow tempered by the muted grey favored by the tea master Sen no Rikyū.

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