What is the hex code for Mizu-iro?

Mizu-iro (水色) is #B4D6E5. Water blue It appears in 1 historical color combination from Sanzo Wada's 1933 "A Dictionary of Color Combinations".

What does Mizu-iro look like on white and black backgrounds?

Mizu-iro (#B4D6E5) has a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.53:1 against white (#FFFFFF) and 13.69:1 against black (#000000). WCAG AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text.

Where does the color Mizu-iro come from?

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

Can I use Mizu-iro in my own design or brand?

Yes. The color name and hex value (#B4D6E5) are factual data — not copyrightable. Our curation and descriptions are CC BY 4.0 licensed.

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blue · 1 palette

Mizu-iro

水色

Water blue

About Mizu-iro

Mizu-iro (水色) is a light, muted blue tone. Its hex value is #B4D6E5 — that is RGB 180, 214, 229, or HSL 198°, 49%, 80%. Water blue.

It holds 13.7:1 contrast against dark, so Mizu-iro works best for body text, headings, and UI labels. (On white it scores 1.5:1; on black 13.7:1.)

Across Sanzo Wada's 1933 Dictionary of Color Combinations, Mizu-iro appears in 1 combination — most often paired with Nadeshiko and Kinari.

Palettes with Mizu-iro

Mizu-iro appears in 1 combination from the archive.

Heian era

Pink Dianthus & Water— 撫子と水色

The soft pink of wild dianthus beside the translucent blue of mountain water.

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