Scorched Tea Color

The ultimate Wabi-sabi, deep brown like over-roasted tea

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RGBrgb(74, 55, 40)

HSLhsl(26, 30%, 22%)

HSVhsv(26, 46%, 29%)

CMYKcmyk(0%, 26%, 46%, 71%)

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RGBArgba(74, 55, 40, 1)

HSLAhsla(26, 30%, 22%, 1)

OKLCHoklch(61.2%, 0.035, 65)

LCHlch(54.8%, 9.1, 96)

🎨 Color Palettes

Analogous2-3 adjacent hues (≤60°)

Triadic3 hues spaced 120° apart

Split ComplementaryMain color + colors adjacent to its complement

Complementary2 hues spaced 180° apart

Tetradic (Rectangle)4 hues forming a rectangle

MonochromaticSingle hue with varying saturation and lightness

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💡 Use Cases

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Tea Ceremony Space

Scorched Tea Color is the standard color for Japanese tea rooms. Walls and tatami mat edges in this color perfectly embody the quiet aesthetic of the tea ceremony.

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Meditation Cushions

Fabric cushions in Scorched Tea Color help practitioners gather their minds and enter a deep state of meditation and Zen.

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Bamboo Utensils

Used for bamboo tea scoops or wooden trays, Scorched Tea Color highlights the natural grain of the material, adding a rustic charm to the items.

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Calligraphy Hanging Scrolls

As the color for the mounting border of a hanging scroll, Scorched Tea Color sets off the varying ink tones, elevating the overall taste of the calligraphy work.

📜 Origin & History

Scorched Tea Color is the color of tea liquor when roasted to a scorched point in the Japanese tea ceremony. Its name first appeared in the Edo period's 'Tea Ceremony Terminology Handbook'. It represents the core of Wabi-sabi in Japanese aesthetics—finding eternity in imperfection.

In the grass-thatched tea room pioneered by Sen no Rikyu, Scorched Tea Color was used for earthen walls and bamboo utensils. Its dark, moss-like tone complemented the tranquil atmosphere of the tea room, embodying the spirit of 'Wa Kei Sei Jaku' (Harmony, Respect, Purity, Tranquility).

During the Meiji period, Scorched Tea Color became popular in dyeing and weaving, becoming a common color for men's kimono and haori coats, especially favored by the samurai class as a symbol of restraint and fortitude.

In modern design, Scorched Tea Color is a representative color of Japanese minimalist style. Its deep hue and rough texture serve as a visual symbol against the restlessness of consumerism.

🧠 Color Psychology

SereneA deep brown close to black, it has a strong calming effect, quickly bringing the mind into a state of quiet introspection.

Wabi-SabiIts darkness contains traces of time, allowing one to accept the beauty of imperfection and impermanence, achieving spiritual liberation.

RestrainedAn extremely understated color that seeks no ostentation or showiness, symbolizing high self-discipline and inner cultivation.

ProfoundA color with extremely low brightness carries an unfathomable mystery, provoking deep thought and suitable for philosophical meditation.

WarmthThough dark, it has warmth, mellow like aged tea, never evoking negative feelings of coldness or alienation.

FocusIts minimal visual distraction significantly enhances concentration, suitable for places requiring intense mental focus.

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