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Orange · 🇯🇵 和色

灰汁 (Aku)

#877F6C

A medium neutral orange with warm undertones. A traditional Japanese color (和色) with deep cultural roots in kimono, ink painting, and seasonal aesthetics.

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Emotion & Mood

Emotion
BalancedSubtleWarm
Mood
StableGrounded

Personality & Symbolism

ReservedThoughtfulRefined
Cultural Symbolism

Rooted in Japanese culture, nature, and seasonal beauty.

Recommended Use

Suitable for backgrounds and subtle design elements.

Color Harmonies

Complementary
#877F6C
+
#6d7588
Split Complementary
#6d8288
#877F6C
#726d88
Darker Shades
Lighter Tints

Visual Analysis

Hue42°
Saturation11%
Lightness48%
This is a medium-toned color with low saturation. It falls in the orange hue family (42°).

Technical Values

HEX#877F6C
RGBrgb(135, 127, 108)
HSLhsl(42, 11%, 48%)
CMYK0%, 6%, 20%, 47%
ContrastDark
CSSbackground: #877F6C;

Accessibility — WCAG Contrast

White Text Sample
The quick brown fox jumps.
3.98:1
AA AAA
Black Text Sample
The quick brown fox jumps.
5.28:1
AA AAA

WCAG 2.1 requires a contrast ratio of ≥4.5:1 for AA (normal text) and ≥7:1 for AAA. Best text color for this background: black (#000000).

Color Psychology

Color Temperature

This warm-toned color (hue 42°) triggers psychological responses associated with energy, comfort, and action. Warm colors appear to advance towards the viewer, making elements feel closer and more prominent.

Visual Weight

This mid-range lightness (48%) creates a balanced visual presence — neither heavy nor ethereal. It works well for both text and interactive elements.

Saturation Impact

The low saturation (11%) gives this color a muted, sophisticated quality. Desaturated colors reduce cognitive load and are associated with professionalism and maturity in design research.

Design Applications

Creative Industries

Conveys enthusiasm and creativity — perfect for design studios, digital agencies, and entertainment brands.

Youth & Social

Friendly and approachable — ideal for social platforms, gaming UIs, and youth-oriented products.

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