Japanese Color Encyclopedia muted colors
Japanese Color Encyclopedia 
Japanese Color Encyclopedia What is Minato-nezumi (harbor gray)? An explanation of the origin, history, and color scheme of this traditional Japanese color.
Japanese Color Encyclopedia What is Usuhana-iro (pale flower color)? An explanation of the origin, history, and color scheme of this traditional Japanese color.
Japanese Color Encyclopedia What is Yanagisusutake (willow-colored bamboo)? An explanation of the origin, history, and color scheme of this traditional Japanese color.
Japanese Color Encyclopedia What is Sabi-asagi (rust-colored light blue)? An explanation of the origin, history, and color scheme of this traditional Japanese color.
Japanese Color Encyclopedia