What is the hex code for Nadeshiko?

Nadeshiko (撫子) is #EBA6B4. Dianthus pink It appears in 1 historical color combination from Sanzo Wada's 1933 "A Dictionary of Color Combinations".

What does Nadeshiko look like on white and black backgrounds?

Nadeshiko (#EBA6B4) has a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.97:1 against white (#FFFFFF) and 10.65:1 against black (#000000). WCAG AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text.

Where does the color Nadeshiko come from?

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

Can I use Nadeshiko in my own design or brand?

Yes. The color name and hex value (#EBA6B4) are factual data — not copyrightable. Our curation and descriptions are CC BY 4.0 licensed.

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Nadeshiko

撫子

Dianthus pink

About Nadeshiko

Nadeshiko (撫子) is a light, vivid pink tone. Its hex value is #EBA6B4 — that is RGB 235, 166, 180, or HSL 348°, 63%, 79%. Dianthus pink.

It holds 10.6:1 contrast against dark, so Nadeshiko works best for body text, headings, and UI labels. (On white it scores 2.0:1; on black 10.6:1.)

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

Palettes with Nadeshiko

Nadeshiko 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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