What is the hex code for Ominaeshi?

Ominaeshi (女郎花) is #DCCB6E. Valerian yellow It appears in 1 historical color combination from Sanzo Wada's 1933 "A Dictionary of Color Combinations".

What does Ominaeshi look like on white and black backgrounds?

Ominaeshi (#DCCB6E) has a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.64:1 against white (#FFFFFF) and 12.81:1 against black (#000000). WCAG AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text.

Where does the color Ominaeshi come from?

Ominaeshi 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 Ominaeshi in my own design or brand?

Yes. The color name and hex value (#DCCB6E) are factual data — not copyrightable. Our curation and descriptions are CC BY 4.0 licensed.

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Ominaeshi

女郎花

Valerian yellow

About Ominaeshi

Ominaeshi (女郎花) is a mid-tone, vivid yellow tone. Its hex value is #DCCB6E — that is RGB 220, 203, 110, or HSL 51°, 61%, 65%. Valerian yellow.

It holds 12.8:1 contrast against dark, so Ominaeshi works best for body text, headings, and UI labels. (On white it scores 1.6:1; on black 12.8:1.)

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

Palettes with Ominaeshi

Ominaeshi appears in 1 combination from the archive.

Heian era

Valerian Yellow & Pale Blue— 女郎花と浅葱

The yellow of autumn valerian against late-summer sky.

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