37 Color Palettes Inspired by Japan
Japan is a culture of centuries-old, strict traditions that govern almost everything, so it’s no surprise to learn they’ve also developed a collection of traditional colors, known as dentouiro
伝統色
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During our recent travels, Japan’s landscapes, fabrics, architecture and people inspired us to create some color palettes of our own. Each of these 36 photos from Japan tells a travel story – and has inspired its own unique color palette. Use these color ways to start planning your wall colors, your decor, your outfit or any color scheme.
Let’s start the tour in Kyoto…
1. Arashiyama, The Bamboo Forest
2. Moss in a Buddhist Cemetery
3. Earthenware Pottery in a Teahouse
4. Torii Gate at Shinto Shrine
5. A Shogun’s Palace
6. A Village Shrine
7. A Gilded Screen
8. Paper Lanterns
9. A Tea Ceremony
10. A Verdigris Lion Dog
11. Iron and Mountains
12. A Sense of Zen
13. Wooden Shoes
14. A Smiling Attendant
15. Pottery for Sale
15. A Tokyo Street
16. Tokyo Traffic
17. Zen Garden
18. Another View of the Bamboo Forest
19. Tribute to the Ancestors
20. A Zen Monument
21. Garden Path
22. Hie-Jinja Temple
23. Traditional Geiko
24. Tofu and Sake
25. Tourists Playing Dress-Up
26. Wedding Day
27. Koi Pond
28. Cherry Blossoms
29. Graphics and Signs
30. Geisha and Parisol
31. Water Lilies
32. Ancient Architecture
33. Modern Lights
34. Tokyo Sunset
35. Snow Monkey
36. Sake Set
37. Pink Skies
Which colors from our Japanese color palettes were your favorites? Did any of these combinations surprise you? Do you plan to incorporate any of these colors or any Japan-inspired SmithHönig products into your home decor? We would love to know!
