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Traditional Chinese Colors

What is Apricot (沉香)? An explanation of the origin, history, and color scheme of this traditional Chinese color.

2026.05.05
Traditional Chinese ColorsBrown
Traditional Chinese Colors

What is Kōshoku (香色)? An explanation of the origin, history, and color scheme of traditional Chinese colors.

2026.05.04
Traditional Chinese ColorsBrown
Traditional Chinese Colors

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

2026.04.17
Traditional Chinese ColorsBrown
Japanese Color Encyclopedia

What is Kyara-iro (a type of agarwood color)? An explanation of the origin, history, and color scheme of this traditional Japanese color.

2025.10.07
Japanese Color EncyclopediaBrown
Japanese Color Encyclopedia

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

2024.12.20
Japanese Color EncyclopediaYellow