iro Traditional Japanese Colors
Red & Pink

緋色

Hi-iro
Scarlet

A brilliant scarlet historically reserved for high-ranking figures and sacred rites.

Color codes

HEX
#D3381C
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RGB
rgb(211, 56, 28)
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HSL
hsl(9, 77%, 47%)
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CMYK
cmyk(0, 73, 87, 17)
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Origin

Under the ritsuryō legal system, hi-iro was among the colors restricted to certain court ranks. It still survives as the color of the hibakama, the red trousers worn by Shinto shrine maidens (miko), and it carries connotations of sanctity and vitality.

Where you'll see it

Shrine attire, festival decoration, dramatic accent color for brand identity.

Contrast & accessibility

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Harmony palette

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

Tip: analogous colors read as calm; complementary and triad add contrast for calls-to-action.

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