iro Traditional Japanese Colors
Yellow

卵色

Tamago-iro
Egg Yolk Yellow

A warm, creamy yellow like a fresh egg yolk.

Color codes

HEX
#F1BF67
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RGB
rgb(241, 191, 103)
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HSL
hsl(38, 83%, 67%)
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CMYK
cmyk(0, 21, 57, 5)
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Origin

Tamago-iro appears in Edo-period sumptuary regulations as one of the softer yellows commoners could wear when brighter yellows were restricted. It is one of the few color names in the palette taken from food.

Where you'll see it

Pastry and bakery packaging, warm interior tones, children's design.

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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