Color Scheme Dictionary / Seigensha

The Color Scheme Dictionary by Seigensha revives a pioneering color reference from Japan's Taisho to early Showa period for modern use. Originally compiled by Sanzo Wada as the groundbreaking "Color Scheme Encyclopedia" (6 volumes, 1933), this compact reference book was created during an era when the concept of "color schemes" was not yet widely recognized in Japan. Wada's work became a foundational text of Japanese color culture by presenting specific, practical color scheme patterns.This new and revised edition features 348 color scheme samples that retain universal sensibility applicable to contemporary design work. Each color chart includes CMYK values and color chips for practical application. The patterns collected serve both as valuable historical materials from the Taisho and Showa periods and as functional references for modern color coordination across multiple fields.