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Japanese Color Encyclopedia 
Japanese Color Encyclopedia What is Kyomurasaki (Kyoto Purple)? An explanation of the origin, history, and color scheme of this traditional Japanese color.
Japanese Color Encyclopedia What is "usuiro" (pale color)? An explanation of the origin, history, and color schemes of traditional Japanese colors.
Japanese Color Encyclopedia What is Aomurasaki (blue-violet)? An explanation of the origin, history, and color scheme of this traditional Japanese color.
Japanese Color Encyclopedia What is Shion (紫苑)? An explanation of the origin, history, and color scheme of this traditional Japanese color.
Japanese Color Encyclopedia What is Akamurasaki (reddish-purple)? An explanation of the origin, history, and color scheme of this traditional Japanese color.
Japanese Color Encyclopedia What is Konkikyo (Navy Blue Bellflower)? An explanation of the origin, history, and color scheme of this traditional Japanese color.
Japanese Color Encyclopedia What is gentian green (rindō-iro)? An explanation of the origin, history, and color scheme of this traditional Japanese color.
Japanese Color Encyclopedia