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37 Color Palettes Inspired by Japan

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 伝統色でんとういろ. (source)

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

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2. Moss in a Buddhist Cemetery

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3. Earthenware Pottery in a Teahouse

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4. The Floating Torii Gate

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5. A Shogun’s Palace

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6. A Village Shrine

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7. A Gilded Screen

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8. Paper Lanterns

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9. A Tea Ceremony

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10. A Verdigris Lion Dog

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11. Iron and Mountains

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12. A Sense of Zen

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13. Wooden Shoes

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14. A Smiling Attendant

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15. Pottery for Sale

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15. A Tokyo Street

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16. Tokyo Traffic

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17. Zen Garden

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18. Another View of the Bamboo Forest

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19. Tribute to the Ancestors

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20. A Zen Monument

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21. Garden Path

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22. Hie-Jinja Temple

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23. Traditional Geiko

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24. Tofu and Sake

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25. Tourists Playing Dress-Up

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26. Wedding Day

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27. Koi Pond

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28. Cherry Blossoms

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29. Graphics and Signs

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30. Geisha and Parisol

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31. Water Lilies

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32. Ancient Architecture

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33. Modern Lights

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34. Tokyo Sunset

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35. Snow Monkey

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36. Sake Set

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37. Pink Skies

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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!

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