A Dictionary of Color Combinations Vol.2

Bringing Japanese Color Beauty into Design.

A collection exploring the color sensibility of the Taisho and early Showa eras, and its application in product design.

Based on Sanzo Wada’s Haishoku Sokan (The Dictionary of Color Combinations), this color reference book explores how the harmony of traditional Japanese colors can be transformed into contemporary design.

Beyond color combinations, it reveals how colors have been thoughtfully applied in products and everyday life.
Discover the relationship between Japanese aesthetics and design.

A source of inspiration for fashion, product design, textiles, interiors, and creative work.

Contents

• Color combinations found in product designs from the Taisho and early Showa periods
• An exploration of the relationship between Japanese color aesthetics and design
• A valuable reference for color research and creative projects

Sanzo Wada (1883–1967)

A pioneering Japanese artist and color researcher who dedicated his life to the study of color.
He worked across a wide range of creative fields, including film, stage design, and fashion,
leaving a lasting influence on Japanese color culture and design.