Traditional Chinese Colors Mineral pigments
Traditional Chinese Colors 
Traditional Chinese Colors What is oreskin (shiō)? An explanation of the origin, history, and color scheme of this traditional Chinese color.
Traditional Chinese Colors What is Orpiment (Yuuou)? An explanation of the origin, history, and color scheme of this traditional Chinese color.
Traditional Chinese Colors What is Ochre (赭石)? An explanation of the origin, history, and color scheme of this traditional Chinese color.
Traditional Chinese Colors What is Sekiryoku? An explanation of the origin, history, and color scheme of this traditional Chinese color.
Traditional Chinese Colors What is Shiqing (石青)? An explanation of the origin, history, and color scheme of this traditional Chinese color.
Japanese Color Encyclopedia What is ultramarine blue (gunjō-iro)? An explanation of the origin, history, and color scheme of this traditional Japanese color.
Japanese Color Encyclopedia What is Yuuouiro (male yellow)? An explanation of the origin, history, and color scheme of this traditional Japanese color.
Japanese Color Encyclopedia