#FABF14 鬱金色 郁金色

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The Japanese name "鬱金色" (ukon-iro) is a reddish-yellow. It is the color obtained by dyeing with the rhizome of turmeric (Curcuma longa), a perennial herb of the ginger family native to tropical Asia. It is said that the robes of monks in the region were dyed with turmeric. The dye also has antibacterial properties, making it suitable for insect-repelling fabrics. Turmeric's brilliant yellow was beloved and widely used for kimono base fabrics. Since "ukon" (turmeric) sounds like a phrase meaning "money prosperity," it has been treasured as an auspicious color for wallets, wrapping cloths, and more.