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Klein Blue

An ultimate pure blue patented by Yves Klein in 1956, an icon of color revolution

Blue TonesMysteriousArt
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Tiepolo Blue

Transparent sky blue used in 18th-century Italian ceiling frescoes, the glow of Rococo

Blue TonesBrightArt
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Vermeer Blue

Natural ultramarine heavily used by Vermeer, a luxurious blue for ordinary life

Blue TonesSereneArt
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Titian Red

Warm golden red for Venetian women’s hair in Titian’s works, gorgeous and affectionate

Red TonesWarmArt
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Rothko Red

Deep crimson laid in large flat areas in Mark Rothko’s color field paintings

Red TonesMysteriousArt
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Pollock Red

Splattered industrial aluminum paint red in Pollock’s drip paintings, wild and powerful

Red TonesPassionateArt
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Van Gogh Yellow

Chrome yellow from Van Gogh’s sunflowers, blazing vitality under scorching sun

Yellow TonesBrightArt
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Turner Yellow

Chrome yellow mixed with lead white used by Turner to render light amid storms

Yellow TonesWarmArt
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Shocking Pink

Fluorescent pink invented by Elsa Schiaparelli in 1937, a fusion of fashion and surrealism

Pink TonesBrightArt
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Baker-Miller Pink

Calming pink discovered in 1979, used in prison cells to reduce aggression

Pink TonesCalmArt
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Morandi Gray

Low-saturation gray tones from Morandi’s still lifes, minimalist and sophisticated

Gray TonesSereneArt
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Payne’s Gray

Blue-gray watercolor pigment mixed by William Payne in the 18th century

Gray TonesSteadyArt
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Soulages Black

Thick layered black paint by Pierre Soulages, with light flowing across its texture

Black & WhiteMysteriousArt
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Vantablack

Man-made black absorbing 99.965% light, the ultimate void

Black & WhiteMysteriousArt
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Veronese Green

Rich emerald green of Paolo Veronese’s Venetian school, magnificent and solemn

Green TonesNobleArt
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Hockney Green

Bright turquoise from David Hockney’s Los Angeles swimming pool series

Cyan TonesBrightArt
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Azurite Blue

Mineral pigment ground from azurite, the soul of green-and-blue landscape paintings

Blue TonesSereneChinese Traditional
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Indigo

Deep blue fermented from indigo plants, the native color for folk cloth dyeing

Blue TonesSteadyChinese Traditional
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Underglaze Blue

Mild blue formed by cobalt pigment firing on blue-and-white porcelain

Blue TonesNobleChinese Traditional
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Sky Blue

Clear pale blue of cloudless vast sky

Blue TonesBrightChinese Traditional
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Moon White

White tinted faint blue under moonlight, an extremely pale cool blue tone

Blue TonesGentleChinese Traditional
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Ji Blue

Vivid blue after rain clears the sky, a famous porcelain glaze color

Blue TonesBrightChinese Traditional
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Zang Blue

Color of Tibetan monk robes, profound and composed dark blue

Blue TonesSteadyChinese Traditional
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Powder Blue

Soft pale blue as if dusted with face powder, light and elegant

Blue TonesGentleChinese Traditional
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Water Blue

Translucent pale blue of clear lake water

Blue TonesSereneChinese Traditional
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Gem Blue

Vibrant blue like gemstones, luxurious and dignified

Blue TonesNobleChinese Traditional
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Mist Blue

Grayish blue in mountain haze, hazy and subtle

Blue TonesSereneChinese Traditional
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Ai Iro

Representative color of Japanese indigo dyeing, deep fermented polygonum indigo hue

Blue TonesSteadyJapanese Traditional
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Mizu Iro

Pale blue of clear shallow water, brings cool summer vibe

Blue TonesGentleJapanese Traditional
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Kikyo Iro

Blue-purple of bellflower, elegant shade widely used for kimono

Blue TonesSereneJapanese Traditional
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Hanada Iro

Bright pale blue extracted from dayflower petals

Blue TonesBrightJapanese Traditional
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Konjo

Deep navy shade, the darkest traditional Japanese indigo blue

Blue TonesSteadyJapanese Traditional
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Ruri Iro

Rich deep blue like lapis lazuli, tranquil and noble

Blue TonesNobleJapanese Traditional
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Asagi Iro

Pale blue-green of green onion leaves, the color of Shinsengumi haori

Cyan TonesSereneJapanese Traditional
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Gunjo

Deep ultramarine, vital pigment for Japanese paintings, solemn and profound

Blue TonesMysteriousJapanese Traditional
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Ultramarine

Ground from Afghan lapis lazuli, sacred blue more precious than gold in the Middle Ages

Blue TonesNobleWestern Classical
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Egyptian Blue

The earliest synthetic pigment created by humans, sky tone on ancient Egyptian murals

Blue TonesMysteriousWestern Classical
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Cobalt Blue

18th-century cobalt pigment, pure and translucent royal blue

Blue TonesBrightWestern Classical
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Prussian Blue

Deep blue accidentally invented in 1704, the color in Van Gogh's The Starry Night

Blue TonesMysteriousWestern Classical
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Cerulean Pigment

Cobalt-tin oxide invented in the 19th century, sky color favored by Impressionists

Blue TonesBrightWestern Classical
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Saxe Blue

Mineral blue from Saxony, Germany, soft with gray undertones

Blue TonesSereneWestern Classical
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Indanthrone Blue

Lightfast pigment developed in the 20th century, clear and profound

Blue TonesSteadyWestern Classical
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Earth Brown

The rustic brown of the earth, honest and steady

Brown TonesSteadyChinese Traditional
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Oak Brown

The deep brown of oak bark, simple and unadorned

Brown TonesSteadyChinese Traditional
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Tea Brown

The brown of strong tea liquor, mellow with a lasting finish

Brown TonesWarmChinese Traditional
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Cinnamon Brown

The warm brown of cinnamon bark, spicy and mellow

Brown TonesWarmChinese Traditional
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Chestnut Brown

The dark brown of chestnut shells, autumnal warmth

Brown TonesSteadyChinese Traditional
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Sandalwood Brown

The deep brown of sandalwood heartwood, calm and precious

Brown TonesNobleChinese Traditional
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Smoke Brown

The grayish brown tinged by cooking smoke, the warmth of hearth and home

Brown TonesSereneChinese Traditional
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Palm Bark Brown

The light brown of palm bark, the color of daily life

Brown TonesWarmChinese Traditional
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Burnt Ocher

The warm brown of calcined ochre, the color of primitive rock art

Brown TonesSteadyChinese Traditional
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Bean Sauce Brown

The deep brown of fermented bean paste, homely and rustic

Brown TonesSteadyChinese Traditional
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Scorched Tea Color

The deep brown of scorched roasted tea, the ultimate in wabi-sabi

Brown TonesSereneJapanese Traditional
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Chestnut Plum Color

A warm brown between chestnut and red plum, reserved and elegant

Brown TonesWarmJapanese Traditional
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Azuki Bean Color

A dark reddish brown like red beans, a steady and rustic everyday color

Brown TonesSteadyJapanese Traditional
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Chestnut Color

A warm brown like chestnut fruit, autumnal Japanese elegance

Brown TonesWarmJapanese Traditional
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Sencha Tea Color

The yellowish green-brown of sencha tea, the color of tea ceremony

Brown TonesSereneJapanese Traditional
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Birch Color

The warm orange-brown of birch bark, bright and mellow

Brown TonesWarmJapanese Traditional
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Sasayama Color

The grayish brown of Sasayama pottery clay from Kyoto, simple folk craft

Brown TonesSereneJapanese Traditional
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Light Incense Color

A light brown as elegant as fragrant wood, a costume color of the Heian period

Brown TonesGentleJapanese Traditional
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Burnt Umber

The deep warm pigment of calcined Umbrian brown earth, Rembrandt's secret chiaroscuro color

Brown TonesMysteriousWestern Classical
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Raw Sienna

The natural earth color from Siena, Italy, a foundational color of the Renaissance

Brown TonesWarmWestern Classical
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Van Dyke Brown

A transparent deep brown named after the Flemish painter Van Dyck

Brown TonesMysteriousWestern Classical
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Sepia

The deep brown of cuttlefish ink, the classic sketching ink color

Brown TonesSereneWestern Classical
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Mummy Brown

A legendary dark brown pigment once made from ground Egyptian mummies

Brown TonesMysteriousWestern Classical
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Mahogany Brown

The reddish brown of mahogany wood, a classic color of 18th-century furniture

Brown TonesNobleWestern Classical
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Caput Mortuum

A violet-brown made from iron oxide residue, commonly used by medieval painters

Brown TonesMysteriousWestern Classical
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Ink Black

Black prepared from pine soot or lampblack, the foundation of calligraphy and painting

Black & WhiteSteadyChinese Traditional
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Deep Dark

Deep black with a subtle reddish cast, the ancient cardinal color of heaven's mystery

Black & WhiteMysteriousChinese Traditional
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Lacquer Black

Deep, lustrous black like raw lacquer, with a restrained inner glow

Black & WhiteNobleChinese Traditional
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Smoke Ink

Gray-black of pine soot ink, light and pale like distant mountains

Black & WhiteSereneChinese Traditional
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Raw Silk White

White of undyed raw silk, the unadorned color of simplicity

Black & WhiteGentleChinese Traditional
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Jade White

Warm, moist white of mutton fat jade, understated and elegant

Black & WhiteNobleChinese Traditional
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Moon White

White with a hint of blue under moonlight, cool and ethereal

Blue TonesSereneChinese Traditional
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Rice Paper White

Natural warm white of rice paper, the gentle backdrop of calligraphy and painting

Black & WhiteGentleChinese Traditional
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Snow White

Pure white like fresh snow, clear and flawless

Black & WhiteSereneChinese Traditional
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Sumi Ink

Deep black of Japanese sumi ink, the soul of calligraphy and ink painting

Black & WhiteSereneJapanese Traditional
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Kuro Black

Traditional Japanese pure black, the foundation of profound stillness

Black & WhiteSteadyJapanese Traditional
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Betel Nut Black

Warm deep black dyed from betel nuts, with a subtle tea-brown undertone

Black & WhiteSteadyJapanese Traditional
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Shiro White

Traditional Japanese pure white, symbol of Shinto purity

Black & WhiteGentleJapanese Traditional
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Gofun Powder Color

White pigment for Japanese painting made from ground shells, warm and textured

Black & WhiteGentleJapanese Traditional
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White Neri

White of silk fabric after repeated pounding and washing, color of the pure white bridal kimono

Black & WhiteGentleJapanese Traditional
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Pure Zen White

Untainted original white of undyed material, the starting point of wabi-sabi

Black & WhiteSereneJapanese Traditional
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Ivory Black

Carbon black pigment made from calcined ivory, with a warm tone

Black & WhiteNobleWestern Classical
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Vine Black

Carbon black from charred grape vines, with a cool bluish tone

Black & WhiteSereneWestern Classical
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Lamp Black

Carbon black collected from oil lamp soot, one of the oldest painting pigments

Black & WhiteSteadyWestern Classical
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Bone White

Pigment from calcined animal bones, a warm white with a hint of pink

Black & WhiteWarmWestern Classical
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Flake White

Made from lead compounds, the most common white pigment in classical oil painting

Black & WhiteGentleWestern Classical
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Titanium White

Pure, bright white invented in the 20th century, the standard white in modern painting

Black & WhiteBrightWestern Classical
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Chalk White

Natural white from chalk earth, used for highlights in Renaissance drawings

Black & WhiteSereneWestern Classical
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Cyan

One of the five traditional Chinese colors, between blue and green, symbolizing the East and spring

Cyan TonesChinese TraditionalSerene
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Mineral Cyan

Mineral pigment, steady and elegant in hue, commonly used in ancient murals and paintings

Cyan TonesChinese TraditionalSteady
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Indigo Cyan

Plant-based dye extracted from indigo plants, deep and rustic in tone

Cyan TonesChinese TraditionalMysterious
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Porcelain Cyan

The distinctive blue-cyan tone of blue-and-white porcelain, elegant and noble, renowned worldwide

Cyan TonesChinese TraditionalNoble
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Water Color

A traditional Japanese color, a light cyan like clear stream water

Cyan TonesJapanese TraditionalCalm
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Light Onion Color

A traditional Japanese cyan, a pale blue-green like scallion leaves, often used in kimonos

Cyan TonesJapanese TraditionalGentle
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Shinbashi Color

A blue-green color popular in Japan's Meiji period, named after the geishas of Shinbashi, Tokyo

Cyan TonesJapanese TraditionalBright
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Celadon Color

A traditional Japanese ceramic glaze color, as warm and elegant as celadon

Cyan TonesJapanese TraditionalSerene
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Teal

A commonly used color in classical Western interior decoration, a steady and elegant blue-green

Cyan TonesWestern ClassicalSerene
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Turquoise

Derived from the turquoise gemstone, a highly favored decorative color in the Victorian era

Cyan TonesWestern ClassicalBright
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Robin's Egg Blue

The iconic color of the Tiffany brand, a popular color in Neoclassical style

Cyan TonesWestern ClassicalGentle
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Peacock Green

A magnificent blue-green like peacock feathers, often used in Baroque-style decoration

Cyan TonesWestern ClassicalNoble
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Pure Gold

Pure red-tinted gold, warm and noble, the utmost luxury

Gold TonesNobleChinese Traditional
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Bright Gold

Bright and pure gold, commonly used for royal artifacts

Gold TonesBrightChinese Traditional
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Pale Gold

Elegantly soft gold, like the first glimmer of dawn

Gold TonesGentleChinese Traditional
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Wheat Gold

The golden yellow of ripe wheat ears, bountiful and warm

Gold TonesWarmChinese Traditional
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Honey Gold

A mellow, warm gold like honey, sweet and gentle

Gold TonesWarmChinese Traditional
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Gilt Bronze

The antique bronze gold of the gilding process, beauty settled by time

Gold TonesSteadyChinese Traditional
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Shattered Gold

A shimmering light gold like scattered gold leaf, sparkling like rippling water

Gold TonesBrightChinese Traditional
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Buddha Gold

The gold of Buddha statue leaf gilding, solemn and compassionate

Gold TonesNobleChinese Traditional
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Gold Color

Traditional Japanese gold, the solemn color of shrines and Buddhist temples

Gold TonesNobleJapanese Traditional
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Yamabuki Color

The bright yellow of kerria flowers, an elegant spring hue sung in Waka poetry

Gold TonesBrightJapanese Traditional
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Golden Color

Pure, true gold color, abundant and gorgeous

Gold TonesNobleJapanese Traditional
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Turmeric Color

A deep, warm gold dyed from turmeric root, a precious dye color

Gold TonesWarmJapanese Traditional
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Golden Tea Color

A golden-brown tea color, like the hue of brewed Sencha, warm, elegant, and subtle

Gold TonesSereneJapanese Traditional
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Golden Color

A synonym for gold, a warm gold as brilliant as the Golden Pavilion

Gold TonesBrightJapanese Traditional
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Jewel Beetle Color

A gold-green that shifts with the light like a jewel beetle's wing, mysterious and gorgeous

Gold TonesMysteriousJapanese Traditional
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Gold Leaf

The brilliant gold of gold leaf applied to Renaissance altarpieces

Gold TonesNobleWestern Classical
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Old Gold

The darkened gold of oxidized antique goldware, a settled splendor

Gold TonesSteadyWestern Classical
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Byzantine Gold

The glorious gold of Byzantine mosaic icons

Gold TonesNobleWestern Classical
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Antique Brass

The warm gold luster of antique brass, classically elegant

Gold TonesSteadyWestern Classical
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Matte Gold

The soft gold of unpolished gold objects, often used in medieval manuscripts

Gold TonesSereneWestern Classical
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Gold Ochre

Natural gold ochre pigment, used from ancient times through the Renaissance

Gold TonesWarmWestern Classical
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Honey Gold

An amber-like warm gold, the light and shadow of 17th-century Dutch still lifes

Gold TonesWarmWestern Classical
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Ink Gray

The light gray of diluted ink wash in ink painting, full of artistic spirit

Gray TonesSereneChinese Traditional
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Smoke Gray

Light gray of curling kitchen smoke, the warmth of earthly life

Gray TonesSereneChinese Traditional
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Cloud Gray

Somber gray of dense clouds, heralding an approaching storm

Gray TonesSteadyChinese Traditional
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Silver Gray

Cool light gray with the luster of silverware, cool and elegantly refined

Gray TonesNobleChinese Traditional
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Lead Gray

Heavy, deep gray like a lead block, calm and solemn

Gray TonesSteadyChinese Traditional
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Ash Gray

Extremely light gray like plant ash, plain and unadorned

Gray TonesGentleChinese Traditional
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Rat Gray

Gray-brown of rat fur, understated and simple

Brown TonesSteadyChinese Traditional
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Tile Gray

Dark gray of grey tile roofs, the color of misty rain in Jiangnan

Gray TonesSereneChinese Traditional
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Iron Gray

Cool, stern deep gray of raw iron, firm and unyielding

Gray TonesSteadyChinese Traditional
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Ink Color

Deep, thick gray-black like ink, the soul of calligraphy

Black & WhiteSereneJapanese Traditional
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Mouse Color

A general term for traditional Japanese mouse grays, popular in the Edo period

Gray TonesSteadyJapanese Traditional
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Cherry Blossom Mouse

Gray-pink tone blending cherry blossoms and mouse color, the beauty of Wabi-sabi

Pink TonesGentleJapanese Traditional
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Wisteria Mouse

Gray-purple tone blending wisteria and mouse color, graceful and subtle

Purple TonesSereneJapanese Traditional
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Silver Mouse

Cool light gray blending silver-white and mouse color, clear and refined

Gray TonesNobleJapanese Traditional
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Plum Mouse

Gray-red tone blending red plum blossoms and mouse color, restrained and elegant

Gray TonesSereneJapanese Traditional
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Indigo White

Gray-blue tone from washed-out indigo dye, the beauty of aged things

Blue TonesSereneJapanese Traditional
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Lead Color

Cool gray metallic color of lead blocks, steady and tenacious

Gray TonesSteadyJapanese Traditional
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Grisaille Gray

Renaissance gray monochrome painting technique, simulating stone carving texture

Gray TonesSereneWestern Classical
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Payne's Gray

Blue-gray pigment mixed by 18th-century painter Payne, a watercolor essential

Blue TonesSereneWestern Classical
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Battleship Gray

Deep gray-blue of WWI warship camouflage, resolute and stern

Gray TonesSteadyWestern Classical
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Dove Gray

Soft, warm gray of dove feathers, gentle and peaceful

Gray TonesGentleWestern Classical
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Pearl Gray

Elegant gray with a pearlescent luster, graceful and noble

Gray TonesNobleWestern Classical
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Slate Gray

Natural grayish-green tone of slate, calm and unpretentious

Gray TonesSteadyWestern Classical
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Charcoal Gray

Deep, dark gray like charcoal, the foundation of sketching from life

Gray TonesSteadyWestern Classical
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Malachite Green

Mineral pigment ground from malachite, verdant and translucent

Green TonesSereneChinese Traditional
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Mineral Green

Deep verdant shade between azurite and malachite, often used in blue-green landscape paintings

Green TonesSereneChinese Traditional
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Emerald Green

Bright and clear green like jadeite, dazzling and sumptuous

Green TonesNobleChinese Traditional
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Jade Green

Warm, deep green of jasper, subtle and elegant

Green TonesSteadyChinese Traditional
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Willow Green

Tender green of early spring willow buds, fresh and graceful

Green TonesGentleChinese Traditional
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Bean Green

Light green like green beans, quietly elegant and plain

Green TonesGentleChinese Traditional
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Onion Green

Fresh, vivid green of scallions, bursting with vitality

Green TonesBrightChinese Traditional
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Pine Green

Deep, dark green like pine needles, vigorous and strong

Green TonesSteadyChinese Traditional
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Celadon Green

Glaze color of Longquan celadon, a greyish green warm as jade

Green TonesSereneChinese Traditional
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Tea Green

Clear light green of green tea, quietly elegant with a sweet aftertaste

Green TonesGentleChinese Traditional
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Bamboo Green

Crisp green of new bamboo, the color of a gentleman

Green TonesBrightChinese Traditional
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Moss Green

Dark green of damp moss, secluded and tranquil

Green TonesSereneChinese Traditional
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Green

Basic Japanese green, the new green of natural vegetation

Green TonesBrightJapanese Traditional
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Pine Needle Color

Deep green like pine needles, enduring and evergreen

Green TonesSteadyJapanese Traditional
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Young Leaf Color

Vibrant new green of early summer leaves, full of vitality

Green TonesBrightJapanese Traditional
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Sprout Yellow Color

Pale yellow-green of early spring sprouts, the color of renewal

Green TonesGentleJapanese Traditional
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Tea Green Color

Rich dark green like matcha, embodying wabi-sabi beauty

Green TonesSereneJapanese Traditional
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Celadon Color

Japanese celadon glaze color, a subtle green with powdery grey tones

Green TonesSereneJapanese Traditional
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Evergreen Color

Eternal deep green of evergreen trees, steadfast and enduring

Green TonesSteadyJapanese Traditional
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Siskin Color

Yellow-green of siskin feathers, light and bright

Green TonesBrightJapanese Traditional
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Viridian

Transparent watercolor pigment invented in the 19th century, a cool verdant green

Green TonesSereneWestern Classical
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Green Earth

Natural mineral pigment, a greyish green used for underpainting in Renaissance frescoes

Green TonesSteadyWestern Classical
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Sap Green

Deep warm green extracted from buckthorn berries, used for transparent glazing in classical oil painting

Green TonesWarmWestern Classical
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Emerald Green Pigment

19th-century copper acetoarsenite pigment, the vivid green of Monet's garden

Green TonesBrightWestern Classical
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Cinnabar Green

Matte olive green of chromium oxide, steady and lightfast

Green TonesSteadyWestern Classical
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Veronese Green

Rich, intense green favored by the Renaissance painter Veronese

Green TonesNobleWestern Classical
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Malachite Pigment

Natural malachite mineral pigment, used from Ancient Egypt through the Middle Ages

Green TonesSereneWestern Classical
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Tangerine Orange

The bright orange-yellow of ripe tangerines, sweet and vibrant

Orange TonesBrightChinese Traditional
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Apricot Orange

The color of yellow apricot fruit, a soft warm light orange

Orange TonesWarmChinese Traditional
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Persimmon Orange

The rich orange-red of ripe persimmons, autumnal warmth

Orange TonesWarmChinese Traditional
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Orange Yellow

A transitional color between orange and yellow, bright and cheerful

Yellow TonesBrightChinese Traditional
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Gamboge

A pigment extracted from gamboge resin, a golden-tinged yellow-orange

Gold TonesNobleChinese Traditional
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Ginger Yellow

The color of ginger, an earthy warm orange-yellow, simple and steady

Orange TonesSteadyChinese Traditional
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Marigold Orange

The full orange-yellow of blooming marigolds, intense and brilliant

Orange TonesPassionateChinese Traditional
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Coral Ochre

A warm orange between coral and ochre, gentle and quaint

Brown TonesWarmChinese Traditional
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Orange (Daidai)

Traditional Japanese orange, derived from bitter orange fruit, gentle and calm

Orange TonesWarmJapanese Traditional
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Persimmon Color (Kaki)

Japanese persimmon color, deeper than Chinese with a brownish warm orange tone

Orange TonesSteadyJapanese Traditional
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Mikan Orange

The bright orange of mikan fruit, full of vitality

Orange TonesBrightJapanese Traditional
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Golden Tea Color

Golden-brown tea color, like brewed sencha, elegant and reserved

Brown TonesSereneJapanese Traditional
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Madder Red

A warm orange-red dyed with Japanese madder, gentle as twilight

Orange TonesWarmJapanese Traditional
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Sun Color

The solar disc color in the Japanese flag, a hopeful red-orange

Red TonesPassionateJapanese Traditional
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Sunset Color

The golden orange of the setting sun, warm and fleeting

Orange TonesWarmJapanese Traditional
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Cadmium Orange

Standard orange made from cadmium pigment, beloved by Impressionist painters

Orange TonesBrightWestern Classical
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Burnt Sienna Orange

Calcined sienna pigment, a common ground color for Renaissance sketches

Brown TonesSteadyWestern Classical
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Chrome Orange

A vivid chrome pigment invented in the 19th century, frequently used by Van Gogh

Orange TonesBrightWestern Classical
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Amber Orange

The warm honey color of Baltic amber, gentle and luxurious

Gold TonesNobleWestern Classical
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Dutch Orange

The emblematic color of the Dutch Royal Family, the House of Orange-Nassau

Orange TonesBrightWestern Classical
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Terracotta Orange

The warm orange of Mediterranean pottery, redolent of sunshine and earth

Brown TonesWarmWestern Classical
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Paprika Orange

The warm orange-red of Hungarian paprika powder, rich and intense

Red TonesPassionateWestern Classical
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Peach Pink

The delicate pink of blooming peach blossoms, tender and bright

Pink TonesGentleChinese Traditional
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Rouge Pink

A soft pink like lightly applied rouge, cheeks like peach blossoms

Pink TonesGentleChinese Traditional
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Begonia Pink

A cool-toned pink of begonia flowers, delicate but not gaudy

Pink TonesGentleChinese Traditional
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Lotus Pink

The light pink of lotus petal tips, emerging pure from the mud

Pink TonesSereneChinese Traditional
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Cherry Blossom Pink

The pale pink of cherry blossom petals, light and romantic

Pink TonesGentleChinese Traditional
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Rose Pink

The charming pink of rose petals, soft, beautiful and romantic

Pink TonesBrightChinese Traditional
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Carnation Pink

The pale pinkish-red of carnation flowers, fresh and lovely

Pink TonesGentleChinese Traditional
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Flesh Pink

A warm-toned light pink like skin, gentle and natural

Pink TonesWarmChinese Traditional
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Pale Crimson

An extremely light crimson, airy as morning clouds

Pink TonesGentleChinese Traditional
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Sakura Color

The pale pink of Somei-Yoshino cherry blossoms, one of Japan's national colors

Pink TonesGentleJapanese Traditional
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Peach Color

Japanese peach color leans more pink-white than Chinese, sweet and gentle

Pink TonesGentleJapanese Traditional
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Crested Ibis Color

The warm pink of crested ibis feathers, elegant with a hint of orange

Pink TonesWarmJapanese Traditional
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Strawberry Color

A bright pinkish-red like wild strawberries, lively and sweet

Pink TonesBrightJapanese Traditional
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Plum Dye

A pale red dyed from plum blossoms, the understated beauty of early spring

Pink TonesSereneJapanese Traditional
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Red Plum Color

The gorgeous pinkish-purple red of red plum blossoms, blooming proudly in snow

Pink TonesBrightJapanese Traditional
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Sakura Gray

A fusion of cherry blossom and gray, a dusty pink hue of wabi-sabi beauty

Gray TonesSereneJapanese Traditional
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Crimson Sakura

The deep pink of red mountain cherry blossoms, intense and passionate

Pink TonesPassionateJapanese Traditional
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Rococo Pink

The sweet pink popular in 18th-century French court, beloved by Madame de Pompadour

Pink TonesGentleWestern Classical
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Rose Madder

A transparent pink pigment extracted from madder root, used for glazing in classical oil painting

Pink TonesSereneWestern Classical
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Shocking Pink

A fluorescent pink invented by Elsa Schiaparelli in 1937, a revolution in the fashion world

Pink TonesBrightWestern Classical
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Pompadour Pink

A porcelain pink named after Madame de Pompadour, mistress of Louis XV

Pink TonesNobleWestern Classical
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Old Rose

A dusty, muted pink like dried roses, a nostalgic color of the Victorian era

Pink TonesSereneWestern Classical
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Coral Pink

A warm orange-pink of Mediterranean coral, commonly used in Rococo decoration

Pink TonesWarmWestern Classical
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Fragonard Pink

The romantic pink found in the paintings of Rococo artist Fragonard

Pink TonesGentleWestern Classical
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Violet Purple

The blueish-purple of violet flowers, understated and elegant

Purple TonesSereneChinese Traditional
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Forbidden Purple

The purple of the Forbidden City, a noble symbol of the imperial star palace

Purple TonesNobleChinese Traditional
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Gromwell Purple

Deep purple dyed from gromwell root, the imperial garment color of the Han Dynasty

Purple TonesMysteriousChinese Traditional
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Lotus Root Color

The pinkish-purple of a lotus root cross-section, gentle and reserved

Purple TonesGentleChinese Traditional
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Eggplant Purple

The deep purple of eggplant skin, simple and steady

Purple TonesSteadyChinese Traditional
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Wisteria Purple

The elegant light purple of wisteria flowers, springtime romance

Purple TonesGentleChinese Traditional
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Iris Purple

The blueish-purple of iris flowers, lively and refined

Purple TonesSereneChinese Traditional
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Clove Purple

The light purple of blooming cloves, airy and soft

Purple TonesGentleChinese Traditional
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Grape Purple

The rich purple of ripe grapes, mellow and full-bodied

Purple TonesSteadyChinese Traditional
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Murasaki Purple

Traditional Japanese purple, sourced from gromwell root dye, a noble forbidden color of ancient times

Purple TonesNobleJapanese Traditional
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Wisteria Color

The elegant light purple of wisteria flowers, favored by Heian period nobility

Purple TonesGentleJapanese Traditional
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Edo Purple

Deep purple popular in the Edo period, the chic taste of the samurai class

Purple TonesMysteriousJapanese Traditional
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Eggplant Navy

Deep purple-navy like an eggplant, calm and everyday

Purple TonesSteadyJapanese Traditional
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Aster Color

The pale grayish-purple of aster flowers, autumnal rustic charm

Purple TonesSereneJapanese Traditional
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Iris Color

The blueish-purple of Japanese iris, the refined color of the Boys' Festival

Purple TonesSereneJapanese Traditional
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Rabbit-Ear Iris Color

The vivid blue-purple of rabbit-ear iris, a celebrated spring color in classical waka poetry

Purple TonesBrightJapanese Traditional
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Grape Color

Rich purple-red like grapes, symbolizing abundant autumn harvest

Purple TonesSteadyJapanese Traditional
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Tyrian Purple

Ancient Roman imperial purple extracted from murex snails, worth its weight in gold

Purple TonesNobleWestern Classical
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Amethyst Purple

The translucent purple of amethyst gemstones, mysterious and noble

Purple TonesMysteriousWestern Classical
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Mauve

The first synthetic dye accidentally created in 1856, sparking a purple revolution

Purple TonesBrightWestern Classical
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Magenta Purple

Magenta dye invented in 1859, a vivid cool-toned purple-red

Purple TonesBrightWestern Classical
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Byzantine Purple

The court color of the Eastern Roman Empire, solemn and deep purple-red

Purple TonesNobleWestern Classical
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Lilac

The delicate light purple of European lilac flowers, popular in the Victorian era

Purple TonesGentleWestern Classical
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Perkin Purple

A vintage dark purple named after William Perkin, the inventor of mauve

Purple TonesMysteriousWestern Classical
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Chinese Red

The wall color of the Forbidden City, the most solemn true red with a slight warm orange undertone

Red TonesPassionateChinese Traditional
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Vermilion

Derived from cinnabar ore, warmer and brighter than bright red, widely used in ancient architecture

Red TonesBrightChinese Traditional
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Cinnabar Red

The natural hue of mineral ore, steady in tone with subtle crystalline texture

Red TonesSereneChinese Traditional
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Pure Bright Red

Unbiased genuine red, vivid and eye-catching, the top choice for festivals

Red TonesPassionateChinese Traditional
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Jujube Red

Dark red like ripe jujubes, deep and steady with strong autumnal vibes

Brown TonesSteadyChinese Traditional
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Crimson

Deep red with purple undertones, known as jiang in ancient times, used for formal robes and curtains

Purple TonesMysteriousChinese Traditional
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Brick Red

Terracotta tone, warm and rustic with a strong earthy texture

Brown TonesWarmChinese Traditional
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Scarlet

Bright orange-tinged vivid red, resembling the scarlet skirts of young maidens

Red TonesBrightChinese Traditional
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Blush Red

The cheek tone of someone slightly drunk, a soft pinkish flush

Pink TonesGentleChinese Traditional
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Peach Red

Like fully bloomed peach blossoms, pink mixed with red, delicate and luminous

Pink TonesGentleChinese Traditional
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Vivid Bright Red

High-saturation glowing red, resembling fresh blood or signal warning red

Red TonesPassionateChinese Traditional
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Madder Red

Dark red dyed from madder roots with herbal notes; the hue of dusk sky is also named madder sky

Red TonesSereneChinese Traditional
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Deep Blood Red

Dark reddish-black, usually referring to the profound dark red of dried bloodstains

Red TonesMysteriousChinese Traditional
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Rouge

Ancient cosmetic red pigment originating from the Yanzhi Mountains of the Xiongnu tribes, also called yanzhi

Pink TonesGentleChinese Traditional
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Ochre Red

Earthy red mixed with brown, a mineral tone plain and warm

Brown TonesWarmChinese Traditional
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Sandalwood Red

Pale ochre red resembling sandalwood, widely used for lip makeup in ancient times, elegant and soft

Brown TonesGentleChinese Traditional
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Silver Pink

Blend of silver cinnabar and powder, pale pink glowing red under white light, often used as garment lining

Pink TonesGentleChinese Traditional
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Sanguine Scarlet

Resembling orangutan blood, more dazzling and bold than pure bright red, intense and striking

Red TonesPassionateChinese Traditional
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Red Gold

Red base with metallic luster, luxurious and noble, also known as red gold

Gold TonesNobleChinese Traditional
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Crabapple Red

Cool-toned red paler than peach red yet brighter than pale pink, delicate and charming

Pink TonesGentleChinese Traditional
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Lotus Root Pink

Pale purple-red, watery red mixed with gray undertones, mild and understated

Purple TonesGentleChinese Traditional
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Pomegranate Red

Pure, highly luminous bright red like pomegranate blossoms

Red TonesBrightChinese Traditional
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Cherry Red

Slightly orange-yellow tinted red brighter than pure bright red, fresh and juicy

Red TonesBrightChinese Traditional
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Ruby Red

The crystal clear red of rubies, commonly seen in Langyao red porcelain wares

Red TonesNobleChinese Traditional
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Cowpea Red

Porcelain glaze tone, pale red dotted with green moss flecks, also named Drunken Beauty

Pink TonesSereneChinese Traditional
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Sacrificial Red

Porcelain glaze color, deep and stable red with purple undertones, also known as Clear Sky Red

Red TonesSereneChinese Traditional
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Iron Oxide Red

Orange-tinged red glaze derived from iron oxide, plain and steady

Orange TonesWarmChinese Traditional
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Palace Wall Red

Warm yellow-tinged vivid red of the Forbidden City walls, also called Official Shade Red

Red TonesPassionateChinese Traditional
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Carmine

Cochineal red imported from the Americas, rich purple-tinged red used as painting pigment

Purple TonesMysteriousWestern Classical
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Azuki Bean Color

Dark red like red beans, a calm and down-to-earth daily shade in traditional Japanese aesthetics

Brown TonesSteadyJapanese Traditional
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Enji Rouge Color

Traditional Japanese rouge red, deep red with purple undertones, widely used for kimono obi belts

Red TonesMysteriousJapanese Traditional
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Beni Red

Representative Japanese red dyed from safflower petals, more orange-toned than Chinese red

Red TonesBrightJapanese Traditional
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Kurenai Deep Red

Classic red featured in waka poetry, intense and emotional like autumn maple leaves

Red TonesPassionateJapanese Traditional
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Momo Peach Color

Japanese peach shade paler and pinker than Chinese peach red, sweet and soft

Pink TonesGentleJapanese Traditional
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Sakura Cherry Blossom Color

Pale soft pink of fully bloomed cherry blossoms, one of Japan’s national iconic hues

Pink TonesGentleJapanese Traditional
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Ichigo Strawberry Color

Vivid sweet pink resembling ripe strawberries, lively and sugary

Pink TonesBrightJapanese Traditional
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Plum Mouse Gray-Red

Blend of plum bloom red and mouse gray, grayish purple dark red embodying wabi-sabi beauty

Gray TonesSereneJapanese Traditional
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Shinshu True Vermilion

Pure vermilion mineral pigment used for murals in the Nara Period, warm red

Red TonesWarmJapanese Traditional
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Kara Tang Deep Red

Deep red imported from Tang Dynasty China, a celebrated autumn maple shade praised in waka verse

Red TonesPassionateJapanese Traditional
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Venetian Red

Warm orange-tinged red favored in Italian Renaissance murals

Red TonesWarmWestern Classical
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Pompeian Red

Iconic red of ancient Roman murals, a passionate warm red preserved under volcanic ash

Red TonesPassionateWestern Classical
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Cardinal Red

Robes worn by Catholic cardinals, solemn deep red

Red TonesNobleWestern Classical
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Racing Red

Iconic shade for Italian race cars, fiery and exhilarating bright red

Red TonesPassionateWestern Classical
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Alizarin Crimson

Synthetic madder pigment, translucent cool deep red, a staple academic painting color

Red TonesSereneWestern Classical
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English Red

Iron oxide earth tone, popular brick red emerging after the Industrial Revolution

Brown TonesSteadyWestern Classical
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Persian Red

Warm rich red featured in Persian carpets, opulent and vivid

Red TonesBrightWestern Classical
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Bright Yellow

Imperial color of Ming and Qing emperors, a pure and radiant true yellow

Yellow TonesBrightChinese Traditional
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Lemon Yellow

Fresh and clear like a lemon, a cool-toned bright yellow

Yellow TonesBrightChinese Traditional
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Apricot Yellow

The color of ripe apricots, a soft and warm light yellow

Yellow TonesWarmChinese Traditional
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Gosling Yellow

Tender yellow like the down of baby geese, delicate and adorable

Yellow TonesGentleChinese Traditional
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Imperial Yellow

Exclusive royal yellow, solemn and elegant, a symbol of status

Gold TonesNobleChinese Traditional
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Sulfur Yellow

The color of natural sulfur, a fluorescent bright yellow

Yellow TonesBrightChinese Traditional
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Millet Yellow

The golden yellow of ripe grains, carrying the warmth of a bountiful harvest

Yellow TonesWarmChinese Traditional
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Ginger Yellow

The color of ground ginger root, a warm, earthy, and honest yellow

Gold TonesSteadyChinese Traditional
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Pale Silk Yellow

A light yellow like newly grown mulberry leaves, subtly elegant and plain

Yellow TonesGentleChinese Traditional
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Cream Yellow

A soft warm yellow like milk, gentle and endearing

Yellow TonesGentleChinese Traditional
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Kerria Rose Color

The bright golden yellow of kerria japonica flowers, a famous color in spring poetry

Yellow TonesBrightJapanese Traditional
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Yellow

The foundational Japanese yellow, derived from amur cork tree dye, gentle and non-glaring

Yellow TonesWarmJapanese Traditional
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Egg Color

A soft light yellow like egg yolk, warm and everyday

Yellow TonesGentleJapanese Traditional
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Rapeseed Blossom Color

The vivid bright yellow of rapeseed flower fields, full of springtime spirit

Yellow TonesBrightJapanese Traditional
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Mustard Color

The spicy tone of Japanese yellow mustard, a steady and piquant hue

Yellow TonesSteadyJapanese Traditional
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Turmeric Color

A deep warm yellow dyed from turmeric root, a precious dye color

Gold TonesNobleJapanese Traditional
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Corn Color

A warm, gentle yellow like corn kernels, with a rustic pastoral feel

Yellow TonesWarmJapanese Traditional
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Gardenia Color

A warm yellow dyed from gardenia fruits, slightly tinged with orange

Yellow TonesWarmJapanese Traditional
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Naples Yellow

A traditional pigment from Naples, Italy, a soft pinkish warm yellow

Yellow TonesGentleWestern Classical
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Chrome Yellow

A 19th-century industrial pigment, the intense yellow of Van Gogh's sunflowers

Yellow TonesBrightWestern Classical
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Ancient Roman Yellow

A warm deep yellow used in ancient Roman marble inlays

Gold TonesNobleWestern Classical
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Cobalt Yellow

A transparent watercolor pigment, pure and luminous with a cool undertone

Yellow TonesSereneWestern Classical
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Indian Yellow

A legendary pigment extracted from the urine of mango-leaf-fed cattle, a transparent warm orange-yellow

Yellow TonesWarmWestern Classical
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Yellow Ochre

A natural mineral pigment, an earthy yellow used since prehistoric cave paintings

Brown TonesSteadyWestern Classical
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Barium Yellow

Lemon barium pigment, a cool, plain, and quiet light yellow

Yellow TonesSereneWestern Classical