What is 菖蒲色 (Ayame-iro) Color?
菖蒲色 (Ayame-iro) has the hex code #763568. The equivalent RGB values are (118, 53, 104), which means it is composed of
43% red, 19% green and 38% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:55 Y:12 K:54. In the HSV/HSB scale, 菖蒲色 (Ayame-iro) has a hue of 313°, 55% saturation and a brightness value of 46%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.
Literally meaning iris color, Ayame-iro (菖蒲色) is a traditional color of Japan. These colors hold a special significance in Japanese culture because they were once used as descriptors of social status and determined social hierarchy. The closest approximation of ayame-iro in the digital RGB color space is (118, 53, 104) with the hex code #763568.
Ayame-iro (菖蒲色) is not included in the web colors list and cannot be used by name in HTML and CSS code. The color can be applied to web pages with its hex code or RGB and HSL values. Please note that the CMYK values displayed on this page have been calculated from the hexadecimal color code using known formulae and are only approximates.
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菖蒲色 (Ayame-iro) Color Codes
Hex Code | #763568 |
RGB Values | (118, 53, 104) |
CMYK Values | (0%, 55%, 12%, 54%) |
HSV/HSB Values | (313°, 55%, 46%) |
Closest Web Safe | #663366 |
Inverse Color | #89CA97 [Eton Blue] |
Closest Pantone® | 7657 C |
Closest RAL | 4006 [Traffic purple] |
Complementary Color | #357643 [Japanese Laurel] |
菖蒲色 (Ayame-iro) Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
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Simple Average | #5C5C5C |
Desaturated | #565656 |
Weighted Average (Most Common) | #4E4E4E |
Weighted Average (Luma) | #474747 |
Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #8B8B8B |
菖蒲色 (Ayame-iro) Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of 菖蒲色 (Ayame-iro) is Japanese Laurel with the hex code #357643. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #763568 color is offered by #357643. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of 菖蒲色 (Ayame-iro) (#763568) are Catawba (#763548) and Imperial (#643576). In the RGB color wheel, these two analogous colors occur to the right and left of 菖蒲色 (Ayame-iro) with a 30° separation on either side. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of 菖蒲色 (Ayame-iro) (#763568) are #487635 (Fern Green) and #357664 (Amazon). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.
Triadic Palette
菖蒲色 (Ayame-iro) triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #687635 (Mustard Green) and #356876 (Ming) along with #763568 create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of 菖蒲色 (Ayame-iro) has four colors - #687635 (Mustard Green), #357643 (Japanese Laurel) and #433576 (American Blue) in addition to the base color (#763568). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors slightly to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
菖蒲色 (Ayame-iro) square color palette has #766435 (Coyote Brown), #357643 (Japanese Laurel) and #354876 (Metallic Blue). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.
菖蒲色 (Ayame-iro) Color Rainbow Palette
Our 菖蒲色 (Ayame-iro) rainbow color palette is based on the RGB model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.
Tints, Tones & Shades of 菖蒲色 (Ayame-iro) Color
Tints
- 915D86
- 9F7295
- AD86A4
- BB9AB4
- C8AEC3
- D6C2D2
- E4D7E1
- F1EBF0
Tones
- 78446D
- 794C6F
- 7A5372
- 7B5B74
- 7C6276
- 7D6A79
- 7E717B
- 7F797E
Shades
- 5E2A53
- 532549
- 47203E
- 3B1B34
- 2F152A
- 23101F
- 180B15
- 0C050A
菖蒲色 (Ayame-iro) Color Patterns
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