What is the traditional Japanese color "navy blue"?
Prussian blue is a deep, deep blue with a purple tint. It is a blue pigment that was introduced from China around the Asuka period along with ultramarine, and is made from azurite. During the Nara period, it was often used for Buddhist statues and paintings, and later in the Edo period, it was often used in ukiyo-e prints. It is a traditional color familiarly known by the abbreviation "Beroai."
Dark blue = Konjouiro
In the Meiji period, it began to be called by Western names such as Berlin Blue and Burgundy Blue. "Dark blue" is pronounced "konjo-iro."
R17 G50 B133 #113285 / Dark blue
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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.
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