Color Calendar November 2nd Color: Mikancha

Color Calendar | November 2nd Color: Mikancha

The color is like a tangerine peel with a little tea added to it.
"Mikancha" is a warm, brick-like yellow-red color that combines the color of oranges with a hint of brown.
It is also a nostalgic color that was widely used in architecture and clothing, influenced by the orange color that was popular during the Taisho era.

Color characteristics

• Pronunciation: Mikancha • Color: A deep orange-brown color that combines yellow-red with brown • Color code (reference value): #C66719
• Color meaning: warmth, nostalgia, fruitfulness

Mikan tea is the color of autumn fruits.
It's neither too vibrant nor too dull, with just the right amount of depth and brightness.
It is also a color that embodies the fruits of the season and people's memories.

Today's mood

November 2nd.
The leaves on the trees change color and the fruits ripen.
The color of mandarin tea reflects the fruitfulness and sunshine of the season.
It's nostalgic, warm, and feels like a memory of autumn lingering in the palm of your hand.

A drop of culture

Mikan tea is close to the color of brick, and was often used in Western-style buildings from the Taisho era as well as in modern architecture.
In an era when Japanese and Western styles intersected, it became popular as a color that suited Japanese sensibilities.

A word about the color calendar

The voice of the afternoon, enveloped in the sunshine of tangerine tea

We'll bring you more seasonal stories told through colors tomorrow.

[References]

• The origin and cultural background of the color orange (Mynavi Parenting)
• DIC Color Guide | Orange Tea Color and Values
• Calendar Life | November in Japan