What is the traditional Japanese color "egg color"?
A bright yellow with a reddish tinge, resembling the yolk of a boiled egg, is a traditional color known as "egg color." The Edo period dyeing manual "Tekagami Moyo Setsuyo" lists it as "Old Name Asagi," and it was passed down as a color name referring to a pale yellow. In the late 17th century, it began to be used as the ground color for kosode (short-sleeved kimono), and this influence is thought to have led to its widespread use. Egg yolk color is generally a strong orange hue, but this actually changes depending on the diet of the chickens. A diet high in corn results in a stronger yellow color, while a diet centered on wheat results in a lighter color. In Japan, dark yolks are preferred, so chickens are sometimes fed diets containing paprika or marigold pollen.
Egg color = Tamagoiro
The difference between "egg" and "tamago" in modern times is that "egg" is used in a biological sense and refers to anything laid by birds, fish, insects, etc. On the other hand, "tamago" often refers to something that has been cooked, and is especially used in the names of dishes (tamagoyaki, tamago tofu, etc.). "Tamago-iro" is pronounced "tamago-iro."
DIC Traditional Japanese Colors: R249 G191 B69 #F9BF45 / Egg Color
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