Earth tones

Japanese Color Encyclopedia

What is Akacha (reddish-brown)? An explanation of the origin, history, and color scheme of this traditional Japanese color.

Japanese Color Encyclopedia

What is "sunairo" (sand color)? An explanation of the origin, history, and color scheme of this traditional Japanese color.

Japanese Color Encyclopedia

What is "Suzumeiro" (sparrow color)? An explanation of the origin, history, and color scheme of this traditional Japanese color.

Japanese Color Encyclopedia

What is Biwacha (loquat tea)? An explanation of the origin, history, and color scheme of this traditional Japanese color.

Japanese Color Encyclopedia

What is Yamabato-iro (mountain dove color)? An explanation of the origin, history, and color scheme of this traditional Japanese color.

Japanese Color Encyclopedia

What is "Kusairo" (grass green)? An explanation of the origin, history, and color scheme of this traditional Japanese color.

Japanese Color Encyclopedia

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

Japanese Color Encyclopedia

What is ochre (黄土色)? An explanation of the origin, history, and color scheme of this traditional Japanese color.

Japanese Color Encyclopedia

What is Kakishibu-iro (persimmon tannin color)? An explanation of the origin, history, and color scheme of this traditional Japanese color.

Japanese Color Encyclopedia

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

Japanese Color Encyclopedia

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

Japanese Color Encyclopedia

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

Japanese Color Encyclopedia

What is Kimiruchcha (黄海松茶)? An explanation of the origin, history, and color scheme of this traditional Japanese color.

Japanese Color Encyclopedia

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

Japanese Color Encyclopedia

What is Kuwacha (mulberry tea)? An explanation of the origin, history, and color scheme of this traditional Japanese color.

Japanese Color Encyclopedia

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

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 Tonoko-iro (a type of polishing powder color)? An explanation of the origin, history, and color scheme of this traditional Japanese color.

Japanese Color Encyclopedia

What is Kinari-iro (natural color)? An explanation of the origin, history, and color schemes of this traditional Japanese color.

Japanese Color Encyclopedia

What is Utsubushi-iro (空五五子色)? An explanation of the origin, history, and color scheme of this traditional Japanese color.