What is Japan’s traditional color “Umipine color”?
Umipine-iro, which comes from the seaweed Umipine, is a deep yellow-green color with a hint of brown and black. Its English name translates to olive green, and it is a classic color that we still see today. Although it has a dark impression, it was a color that was loved by Kamakura samurai and cultural figures of the Muromachi period, and color variations such as ``Sea Pine Tea'' and ``Sea Pine Blue'' appeared in the mid-Edo period. As a color for the elderly, it was also an auspicious color worn during celebrations.
sea pine color = miruiro
Abrasive powder was also used as a ``base coat'' when actors applied heavy makeup to hide wrinkles on their faces. ``Sea Pine Color'' is read as ``Miruiro''.
R91G98B46 #5B622E/Miru-iro
What is “Learn about Japan’s traditional colors”?
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.
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