iro Traditional Japanese Colors
Green

鶯色

Uguisu-iro
Japanese Bush Warbler Green

A dusky olive green named after the plumage of the bush warbler (uguisu).

Color codes

HEX
#6C7B3B
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RGB
rgb(108, 123, 59)
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HSL
hsl(74, 35%, 36%)
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CMYK
cmyk(12, 0, 52, 52)
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Origin

The uguisu is called the 'spring-announcing bird' for its distinctive ho-hokekyo call in late winter. Its feathers are less striking than its song — a muted olive that Edo dyers turned into a range including uguisu-cha and uguisu-moegi.

Where you'll see it

Spring sweets (especially uguisu mochi), tea packaging, natural interiors.

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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