iro Traditional Japanese Colors
Yellow

鶸色

Hiwa-iro
Siskin Yellow-Green

The bright yellow-green of the Eurasian siskin's plumage — a warm autumn tone.

Color codes

HEX
#D0BF40
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RGB
rgb(208, 191, 64)
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HSL
hsl(53, 61%, 53%)
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CMYK
cmyk(0, 8, 69, 18)
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Origin

The siskin (hiwa) is a small finch whose feathers glow yellow-green in autumn light. The color spawned Edo-period variants like hiwa-moegi and hiwa-cha, all popular in kimono lining fabrics.

Where you'll see it

Autumn wagashi, seasonal packaging, traditional kimono.

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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