Red

Japanese Color Encyclopedia

What is Bengara-iro (red ochre)? An explanation of the origin, history, and color scheme of this traditional Japanese color.

Japanese Color Encyclopedia

What is Suōkō? An explanation of the origin, history, and color scheme of this traditional Japanese color.

Japanese Color Encyclopedia

What is vermilion (shuiro)? An explanation of the origin, history, and color scheme of this traditional Japanese color.

Japanese Color Encyclopedia

What is Koubai-iro (紅梅色)? An explanation of the origin, history, and color scheme of this traditional Japanese color.

Japanese Color Encyclopedia

What is Akane? An explanation of the origin, history, and color scheme of this traditional Japanese color.

Japanese Color Encyclopedia

What is Karakurenai (Korean Crimson)? An explanation of the origin, history, and color scheme of this traditional Japanese color.

Japanese Color Encyclopedia

What is Changchun? An explanation of the origin, history, and color scheme of this traditional Japanese color.

Japanese Color Encyclopedia

What is Kurenai (crimson)? An explanation of the origin, history, and color scheme of this traditional Japanese color.

Japanese Color Encyclopedia

What is "Ichigo-iro" (strawberry color)? An explanation of the origin, history, and color scheme of this traditional Japanese color.