What is the traditional Japanese color "pale ultramarine"?
Pale ultramarine is a softer version of ultramarine, a pale blue with a hint of purple. It's a color that exudes a gentle yet somewhat mysterious atmosphere. As the name suggests, this color is a diluted version of ultramarine, but it's not diluted with water. Originally, ultramarine is a mineral pigment made from precious minerals such as lapis lazuli and azurite, and pale shades are created by crushing these minerals more finely. Pale ultramarine, born from minerals with a brilliance often likened to gemstones, possesses a quiet beauty reminiscent of a light blue water lily.
Light ultramarine = usugunjō
Lapis lazuli was highly valued in ancient Egypt and has a history of being used in ornaments and pigments for the attire of royalty. "Usugunjō" is pronounced "usugunjō".
DIC Traditional Japanese Colors: C60 M36 Y0 K4 / R99 G156 B245 / Light Ultramarine Blue
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