bright yellow (color of amur corktree bark)
A traditional Japanese color name derived from the bark of the amur corktree (黄蘗). Used in artistic, design, or historical contexts.
See also: キハダ
The obi of this kimono is dyed in bright yellow (the color of amur corktree bark).
Compound of 黄蘗 (きはだ, 'amur corktree') and 色 (いろ, 'color'). The color name comes from the yellow dye obtained from the tree's bark.