桔梗鼠

Bellflower purple muted with grey — subdued, autumnal, meditative.

Color codes

Origin

Another 'hyaku-nezu' (hundred greys) variant from Edo-era sumptuary culture — a way to enjoy the elegance of kikyō purple without breaking the rules that limited bright colors.

Where you'll see it

Wa-modern rooms, tea utensils, studio and library palettes.

Contrast & accessibility

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Harmony palette

Computed from the color wheel — base, analogous (±30°), complementary, and triad. Click any swatch to copy.

Related traditional colors