The brown color created from indigo dyeing, which is characterized by a dark purplish blue color, is a type of navy blue that has existed in Japan since ancient times. It is said that thread dyed brown was also used in the weapons and armor of samurai. Even today, it is known as a color that brings good luck, as sports teams such as baseball and soccer use it as the color of their uniforms.
brown = black
When soaking linen with indigo dye, the process of pounding the cloth on a board to give it luster is called katsu. The color name is a combination of the name of the clothing and the name of the work, and that is ``brown.'' It is read as Kachiiro. Because it has been associated with ``leading to victory,'' in ancient times it has been loved by samurai warriors, and today by athletes and other people who are obsessed with winning, as a color that brings good luck.
R8 G25 B4S #08192D/brown
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We will also introduce beautiful traditional Japanese colors, how to read their kanji, and the background behind the colors. Let's enjoy together the Japanese sensibilities that have been passed down since ancient times.
Reference color sample: DIC Japanese traditional colors
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