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Traditional Japanese colors are a naming system rooted in nature and daily life culture, derived from names of plants, animals, minerals, and foods. The DIC Color Guide 'Traditional Colors of Japan' systematizes 300 colors, which are widely used in kimonos, crafts, architecture, and graphic design. The color names include many beautiful expressions of nature throughout the seasons, such as 'Moegi' (budding onion green), 'Ruri' (lapis lazuli blue), 'Akane' (madder red), 'Konpeki' (azure), and 'Yamabuki' (golden yellow).

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[
  {
    "code": "001",
    "slug": "moegi",
    "name": "Moegi-iro",
    "reading": "もえぎいろ",
    "hex": "#006D4D",
    "rgb": {
      "r": 0,
      "g": 109,
      "b": 77
    },
    "category": "Green",
    "description": "A dark green color like the sprouting bud of a green onion"
  },
  {
    "code": "002",
    "slug": "ruri",
    "name": "Ruri-iro",
    "reading": "るりいろ",
    "hex": "#1E50A2",
    "rgb": {
      "r": 30,
      "g": 80,
      "b": 162
    },
    "category": "Blue",
    "description": "A deep blue color like the gemstone lapis lazuli"
  },
  {
    "code": "003",
    "slug": "akane",
    "name": "Akane-iro",
    "reading": "あかねいろ",
    "hex": "#B7282E",
    "rgb": {
      "r": 183,
      "g": 40,
      "b": 46
    },
    "category": "Red",
    "description": "A traditional reddish color dyed with madder root"
  },
  {
    "code": "004",
    "slug": "konpeki",
    "name": "Konpeki",
    "reading": "こんぺき",
    "hex": "#007BBB",
    "rgb": {
      "r": 0,
      "g": 123,
      "b": 187
    },
    "category": "Blue",
    "description": "A deep blue-green color, intermediate between navy and azure"
  },
  {
    "code": "005",
    "slug": "yamabuki",
    "name": "Yamabuki-iro",
    "reading": "やまぶきいろ",
    "hex": "#F8B500",
    "rgb": {
      "r": 248,
      "g": 181,
      "b": 0
    },
    "category": "Yellow",
    "description": "A vivid golden yellow like the Japanese rose flower"
  },
  {
    "code": "006",
    "slug": "sakura",
    "name": "Sakura-iro",
    "reading": "さくらいろ",
    "hex": "#FEF4F4",
    "rgb": {
      "r": 254,
      "g": 244,
      "b": 244
    },
    "category": "Pink",
    "description": "A pale pink color like cherry blossoms"
  },
  {
    "code": "007",
    "slug": "fuji",
    "name": "Fuji-iro",
    "reading": "ふじいろ",
    "hex": "#A59ACA",
    "rgb": {
      "r": 165,
      "g": 154,
      "b": 202
    },
    "category": "Purple",
    "description": "A light purple color like wisteria flowers"
  },
  {
    "code": "008",
    "slug": "asagi",
    "name": "Asagi-iro",
    "reading": "あさぎいろ",
    "hex": "#00A3AF",
    "rgb": {
      "r": 0,
      "g": 163,
      "b": 175
    },
    "category": "Blue-Green",
    "description": "A blue-green color like light green onions"
  },
  {
    "code": "009",
    "slug": "enji",
    "name": "Enji",
    "reading": "えんじ",
    "hex": "#B94047",
    "rgb": {
      "r": 185,
      "g": 64,
      "b": 71
    },
    "category": "Red",
    "description": "A deep red color like cochineal dye"
  },
  {
    "code": "010",
    "slug": "wakatake",
    "name": "Wakatake-iro",
    "reading": "わかたけいろ",
    "hex": "#68BE8D",
    "rgb": {
      "r": 104,
      "g": 190,
      "b": 141
    },
    "category": "Green",
    "description": "A fresh green color like young bamboo"
  },
  {
    "code": "011",
    "slug": "hisui",
    "name": "Hisui-iro",
    "reading": "ひすいいろ",
    "hex": "#38B48B",
    "rgb": {
      "r": 56,
      "g": 180,
      "b": 139
    },
    "category": "Green",
    "description": "A blue-green color like jade"
  },
  {
    "code": "012",
    "slug": "kuchiba",
    "name": "Kuchiba-iro",
    "reading": "くちばいろ",
    "hex": "#917347",
    "rgb": {
      "r": 145,
      "g": 115,
      "b": 71
    },
    "category": "Brown",
    "description": "A brown color like withered leaves"
  },
  {
    "code": "013",
    "slug": "tokiwa",
    "name": "Tokiwa-iro",
    "reading": "ときわいろ",
    "hex": "#007B43",
    "rgb": {
      "r": 0,
      "g": 123,
      "b": 67
    },
    "category": "Green",
    "description": "A deep green color like evergreen trees"
  },
  {
    "code": "014",
    "slug": "sora",
    "name": "Sora-iro",
    "reading": "そらいろ",
    "hex": "#A0D8EF",
    "rgb": {
      "r": 160,
      "g": 216,
      "b": 239
    },
    "category": "Blue",
    "description": "A bright blue color like a clear sky"
  },
  {
    "code": "015",
    "slug": "momo",
    "name": "Momo-iro",
    "reading": "ももいろ",
    "hex": "#F09199",
    "rgb": {
      "r": 240,
      "g": 145,
      "b": 153
    },
    "category": "Pink",
    "description": "A pink color like peach blossoms or fruit"
  },
  {
    "code": "016",
    "slug": "sumire",
    "name": "Sumire-iro",
    "reading": "すみれいろ",
    "hex": "#7058A3",
    "rgb": {
      "r": 112,
      "g": 88,
      "b": 163
    },
    "category": "Purple",
    "description": "A purple color like violet flowers"
  },
  {
    "code": "017",
    "slug": "ocha",
    "name": "Cha-iro",
    "reading": "ちゃいろ",
    "hex": "#965042",
    "rgb": {
      "r": 150,
      "g": 80,
      "b": 66
    },
    "category": "Brown",
    "description": "A brown color like tea"
  },
  {
    "code": "018",
    "slug": "nezumi",
    "name": "Nezumi-iro",
    "reading": "ねずみいろ",
    "hex": "#949495",
    "rgb": {
      "r": 148,
      "g": 148,
      "b": 149
    },
    "category": "Gray",
    "description": "A gray color like a mouse"
  },
  {
    "code": "019",
    "slug": "kuro",
    "name": "Kuro",
    "reading": "くろ",
    "hex": "#171917",
    "rgb": {
      "r": 23,
      "g": 25,
      "b": 23
    },
    "category": "Black",
    "description": "A jet black color"
  },
  {
    "code": "020",
    "slug": "shiro",
    "name": "Shiro",
    "reading": "しろ",
    "hex": "#FFFFFF",
    "rgb": {
      "r": 255,
      "g": 255,
      "b": 255
    },
    "category": "White",
    "description": "A pure white color"
  }
]