iro Traditional Japanese Colors
Green

千歳緑

Chitose-midori
Thousand-Year Pine Green

The deep evergreen of pine needles — a symbol of long life and constancy.

Color codes

HEX
#316745
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RGB
rgb(49, 103, 69)
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HSL
hsl(142, 36%, 30%)
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CMYK
cmyk(52, 0, 33, 60)
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Origin

Chitose means 'a thousand years', and pines (matsu) are the emblem of unchanging longevity in Japanese culture. The color appears in New Year decorations, wedding attire, and celebrations of long life (chōju iwai).

Where you'll see it

New Year decor, wedding accents, longevity celebrations, tea utensils.

Contrast & accessibility

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Harmony palette

Computed from the color wheel — base, analogous (±30°), complementary, and triad. Click any swatch to copy.

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