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Asagi-iro

浅葱色 · あさぎいろ · “Light blue color”

Named as a paler version of the green of leek leaves — yet the result is a clear blue-green, brighter and bluer than any allium, closer to turquoise water.

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ja.wikipedia #00A4AC · en.wikipedia #48929B
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Harmonies within the tradition

Complementary and triadic companions, chosen from real traditional colors — not computed values.

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The namesake

浅葱色 澄んだ浅瀬 — what the name literally points to.

clear turquoise shallow water
clear turquoise shallow water
clear turquoise shallow water