JapanColors: Traditional Color
hirokazu murabe Reference iPhoneiPadiPod touch
JapanColors: Traditional Color is a free Reference app for iPhone and iPad by hirokazu murabe. Requires iOS 15.6. Updated December 24, 2025.
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 6 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- Dec 24
- 2025 · v18.2
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About JapanColors: Traditional Color
This app is a beautifully crafted reference for traditional Japanese colors. From Sakura pink and Indigo blue to Edo purple, it features over 1,000 hues rooted in centuries of Japanese culture. Each color includes its name, reading (in romaji or hiragana), HEX code, and a cultural description—available in both English and Japanese. Colors are presented as full-screen cards with elegant typography and subtle UI. You can explore not only base colors but also automatically generated variations such as Light, Deep, Pale, Dark, Gray, Ancient, Rusted, Washed, Vivid, Scorched, and Kyoto tones—each derived from the original hue. With a single tap, you can save any color as a wallpaper. The image is added to your photo library and can be set as your lock or home screen background. This app is perfect for anyone who appreciates Japanese aesthetics, including designers, artists, kimono lovers, and cultural enthusiasts. It offers a unique experience of exploring Japan’s seasonal beauty, historical depth, and emotional resonance through color. Key Features: ・Over 1,000 traditional Japanese colors ・Auto-generated derivative tones (e.g., Light, Deep, Kyoto) ・Bilingual descriptions and readings (EN/JP) ・Elegant card-based UI ・Wallpaper export ・Offline support Experience the timeless beauty of Japan—through color.
What’s new
Version 18.2 · Updated December 24, 2025
* Minor code maintenance.
App privacy
The developer, hirokazu murabe, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Used to Track You
The following data may be used to track you across apps and websites owned by other companies:
- Identifiers: Device ID
Data Not Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected but is not linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Identifiers: Device ID
Used for: Third-Party Advertising
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