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Kokubōshoku

国防色 · こくぼうしょく

Literally the "national defense color," this bluish tea-brown khaki served as the uniform color of the Japanese Army during the Showa era, its muted tone made for utility rather than display.

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Harmonies within the tradition

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

勝色 Kachiiro 青碧 Seiheki 二藍 Futa'ai

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The namesake

軍服 カーキ — what the name literally points to.

khaki military uniform fabric
khaki military uniform fabric
khaki military uniform fabric