Persimmon & Burnt Brown 柿と焦茶

About this combination

Kaki-iro is the flushed orange of ripe persimmons drying under eaves. Kogecha is the near-black brown of scorched cedar planks. Together they recall the mountain villages of late autumn.

Where it works

• Food and beverage packaging with craft positioning
• Seasonal campaigns for autumn
• Rustic interior design

Historical context

This palette is inspired by the tradition of Sanzo Wada's 1933 Dictionary of Color Combinations, which cataloged combinations drawn from centuries of Japanese cultural life. The specific colors here use traditional shikisai names that have been in the public domain for generations.