Traditional Chinese Colors Mineral pigments
Traditional Chinese Colors 
Traditional Chinese Colors What is "Kūsei" (空青)? An explanation of the origin, history, and color scheme of this traditional Chinese color.
Traditional Chinese Colors What is ultramarine blue (gunjō)? An explanation of the origin, history, and color scheme of this traditional Chinese color.
Japanese Color Encyclopedia What is Konjō-iro (deep blue)? An explanation of the origin, history, and color scheme of this traditional Japanese color.
Japanese Color Encyclopedia