What is the hex code for Nezumi?

Nezumi (鼠) is #8A8A8A. Mouse grey It appears in 1 historical color combination from Sanzo Wada's 1933 "A Dictionary of Color Combinations".

What does Nezumi look like on white and black backgrounds?

Nezumi (#8A8A8A) has a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.45:1 against white (#FFFFFF) and 6.08:1 against black (#000000). WCAG AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text.

Where does the color Nezumi come from?

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

Can I use Nezumi in my own design or brand?

Yes. The color name and hex value (#8A8A8A) are factual data — not copyrightable. Our curation and descriptions are CC BY 4.0 licensed.

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neutral · 1 palette

Nezumi

鼠

Mouse grey

About Nezumi

Nezumi (鼠) is a mid-tone, near-neutral neutral tone. Its hex value is #8A8A8A — that is RGB 138, 138, 138, or HSL 0°, 0%, 54%. Mouse grey.

It holds 6.1:1 contrast against dark, so Nezumi works best for body text, headings, and UI labels. (On white it scores 3.5:1; on black 6.1:1.)

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

Palettes with Nezumi

Nezumi appears in 1 combination from the archive.

Edo era

Edo Purple & Mouse Grey— 江戸紫と鼠

The cool Edo purple worn by kabuki actors against mouse grey — theatrical understatement.

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