What is the hex code for Moegi?

Moegi (萌黄) is #A7C957. Spring shoot green It appears in 1 historical color combination from Sanzo Wada's 1933 "A Dictionary of Color Combinations".

What does Moegi look like on white and black backgrounds?

Moegi (#A7C957) has a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.89:1 against white (#FFFFFF) and 11.14:1 against black (#000000). WCAG AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text.

Where does the color Moegi come from?

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

Can I use Moegi in my own design or brand?

Yes. The color name and hex value (#A7C957) are factual data — not copyrightable. Our curation and descriptions are CC BY 4.0 licensed.

#A7C957

green · 1 palette

Moegi

萌黄

Spring shoot green

About Moegi

Moegi (萌黄) is a mid-tone, muted green tone. Its hex value is #A7C957 — that is RGB 167, 201, 87, or HSL 78°, 51%, 56%. Spring shoot green.

It holds 11.1:1 contrast against dark, so Moegi works best for body text, headings, and UI labels. (On white it scores 1.9:1; on black 11.1:1.)

Across Sanzo Wada's 1933 Dictionary of Color Combinations, Moegi appears in 1 combination — most often paired with Sumi and Kinari.

Palettes with Moegi

Moegi appears in 1 combination from the archive.

Kamakura era

Spring Green & Ink— 萌黄と墨

Young shoot green against sumi ink — the two extremes of the Japanese calligrapher's world.

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