iro Traditional Japanese Colors
Green

草萌黄

Sōen-midori
Awakening Grass Green

The fresh, moist green of a spring meadow just after new growth breaks through.

Color codes

HEX
#5D8C5A
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RGB
rgb(93, 140, 90)
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HSL
hsl(116, 22%, 45%)
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CMYK
cmyk(34, 0, 36, 45)
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Origin

The verb kusa-moyu (grass awakening) has been used since classical times to signal the coming of spring. This color visualises that verb — a green that is starting rather than settling.

Where you'll see it

Spring campaigns, natural food brands, wellness product packaging.

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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