What is the hex code for Kinuta?

Kinuta (砧) is #E8D8B7. Fulled silk It appears in 1 historical color combination from Sanzo Wada's 1933 "A Dictionary of Color Combinations".

What does Kinuta look like on white and black backgrounds?

Kinuta (#E8D8B7) has a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.41:1 against white (#FFFFFF) and 14.94:1 against black (#000000). WCAG AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text.

Where does the color Kinuta come from?

Kinuta 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 Kinuta in my own design or brand?

Yes. The color name and hex value (#E8D8B7) are factual data — not copyrightable. Our curation and descriptions are CC BY 4.0 licensed.

#E8D8B7

yellow · 1 palette

Kinuta

砧

Fulled silk

About Kinuta

Kinuta (砧) is a light, muted yellow tone. Its hex value is #E8D8B7 — that is RGB 232, 216, 183, or HSL 40°, 52%, 81%. Fulled silk.

It holds 14.9:1 contrast against dark, so Kinuta works best for body text, headings, and UI labels. (On white it scores 1.4:1; on black 14.9:1.)

Across Sanzo Wada's 1933 Dictionary of Color Combinations, Kinuta appears in 1 combination — most often paired with Kaki and Kogecha.

Palettes with Kinuta

Kinuta appears in 1 combination from the archive.

Edo era

Persimmon & Burnt Brown— 柿と焦茶

Autumn persimmon against scorched cedar — harvest colors from the countryside.

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