Traditional Colors of Japan: Japanese Color Harmony Dictionary: The Complete Guide for Designers and Graphic Artists (Over 2,750 Color Combinations and Patterns with CMYK and RGB References)

Traditional Colors of Japan: Japanese Color Harmony Dictionary is a digital reference guide for designers and graphic artists. It presents over 2,750 color combinations and patterns with CMYK and RGB references. This PDF edition is available for instant download after purchase.

The book moves from Japanese culture and art into the colors of the four seasons, the 72-season almanac, and landscapes from north to south. Each section gives working palettes for real creative projects.

Book Overview

Written by Teruko Sakurai, a color consultant and CEO of Tokyo Colors, this guide organizes traditional Japanese color into clear, practical themes. It includes kimono patterns, Shinto shrines, Japanese gardens, kabuki theater, Hokusai’s Great Wave, seasonal festivals, and everyday artifacts.

Each theme presents a number-coded nine-color palette board with CMYK, RGB, and HEX references. Two- and three-color combination examples appear with photos and illustrations.

What You’ll Discover Inside

• Over 2,750 traditional Japanese color combinations and patterns
• CMYK and RGB references for precise digital and print work
• Themes based on Japanese culture, art, seasonal events, and landscapes
• The 72 seasons of the Japanese almanac in color
• Nine-color palette boards for each theme
• Examples of two- and three-color combinations with photos and illustrations
• Practical palettes for logos, patterns, and design projects

Why This Book Matters

Japan’s traditional color culture is rooted in nature, ritual, and craft. This dictionary documents those influences in a way designers can put to use immediately.

Teruko Sakurai is a recognized color specialist and the first Japanese person certified as an instructor in the Swedish National Standard Natural Color System. Her guide supports both professional and personal color projects.

Book Details

Device Compatibility

This title is a digital download, not a physical shipment. After purchase, you can access the PDF on your preferred device.

It works with the Kindle app on compatible smartphones, tablets, and computers, as well as with most PDF reading applications. You can read it on desktop, mobile, or e-reader devices that support PDF files.

FAQ

Is this an instant download?
Yes, you will receive digital access after purchase. There is no physical delivery.

Will I get a printed book?
No, this is a PDF edition. No physical copy is shipped.

Which devices are supported?
The PDF works with Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, smartphones, and standard PDF readers.

Add this practical color dictionary to your design library and explore the depth of traditional Japanese color.

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