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Traditional Chinese Colors

What is Shisō (purple gromwell)? An explanation of the origin, history, and color scheme of this traditional Chinese color.

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Japanese Color Encyclopedia

What is Shikon (purple-blue)? An explanation of the origin, history, and color scheme of this traditional Japanese color.

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Japanese Color EncyclopediaPurple

Japanese Color Encyclopedia

What is Kodai Murasaki (Ancient Purple)? An explanation of the origin, history, and color scheme of this traditional Japanese color.

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Japanese Color EncyclopediaPurple

Japanese Color Encyclopedia

What is Komurasaki (deep purple)? An explanation of the origin, history, and color scheme of this traditional Japanese color.

2025.04.18

Japanese Color EncyclopediaPurple