Noble colors

Traditional French Colors

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

Traditional Chinese Colors

What is blue-violet (seishi)? An explanation of the origin, history, and color scheme of this traditional Chinese color.

Traditional Chinese Colors

What is Grape Purple (Budoushi)? An explanation of the origin, history, and color scheme of this traditional Chinese color.

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 Amethyst (Murasaki Suisho)? An explanation of its origin, history, and color scheme as a traditional Japanese color.

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 yellow (ki)? An explanation of the origin, history, and color scheme of this traditional Japanese color.

Japanese Color Encyclopedia

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