Japanese color dictionary

It is used for ukiyoe, kabuki, dyed, classical literature, etc. Japanese traditional color used by Japanese to express beauty.

In Japan, which is rich in the four seasons, traditional colors deeply rooted in living have existed abundantly since ancient times, and we continue to use it until now. Each traditional Japanese color has its name derived from it, based on various origins such as natural things such as plants and animals, personal belongings such as dyestuffs and ceramics, and also persons.

We arranged that traditional color as an application of color list along with origin.