What is the hex code for Neri-iro?

Neri-iro (練色) is #F3EBDA. Silk white It appears in 1 historical color combination from Sanzo Wada's 1933 "A Dictionary of Color Combinations".

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

Neri-iro (#F3EBDA) has a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.19:1 against white (#FFFFFF) and 17.71:1 against black (#000000). WCAG AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text.

Where does the color Neri-iro come from?

Neri-iro 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 Neri-iro in my own design or brand?

Yes. The color name and hex value (#F3EBDA) are factual data — not copyrightable. Our curation and descriptions are CC BY 4.0 licensed.

#F3EBDA

yellow · 1 palette

Neri-iro

練色

Silk white

About Neri-iro

Neri-iro (練色) is a light, muted yellow tone. Its hex value is #F3EBDA — that is RGB 243, 235, 218, or HSL 41°, 51%, 90%. Silk white.

It holds 17.7:1 contrast against dark, so Neri-iro works best for body text, headings, and UI labels. (On white it scores 1.2:1; on black 17.7:1.)

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

Palettes with Neri-iro

Neri-iro 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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