Chinese Traditional Colors

Explore beautiful traditional Chinese colors with rich cultural meanings

Chinese traditional colors carry deep cultural significance and are widely used in art, architecture, and design. Each color has its own story and symbolism.

Vermillion

朱红

#FF4C00

rgb(255, 76, 0)

Symbol of happiness and celebration

Cinnabar

朱砂

#FF461F

rgb(255, 70, 31)

Sacred red used in traditional painting

Carmine

胭脂

#9D2933

rgb(157, 41, 51)

Traditional cosmetic color

Crimson

绯红

#C91F37

rgb(201, 31, 55)

Deep red of nobility

Rouge

嫣红

#EF475D

rgb(239, 71, 93)

Delicate red like peach blossoms

Imperial Yellow

明黄

#FAD069

rgb(250, 208, 105)

Exclusive color of the emperor

Ginger Yellow

姜黄

#FFC773

rgb(255, 199, 115)

Warm spice color

Apricot Yellow

杏黄

#FFA631

rgb(255, 166, 49)

Color of ripe apricots

Tangerine

橘黄

#FF8936

rgb(255, 137, 54)

Vibrant citrus color

Autumn Fragrance

秋香

#D9B611

rgb(217, 182, 17)

Color of autumn harvest

Jade Green

玉色

#7BCDA5

rgb(123, 205, 165)

Precious jade stone color

Bamboo Green

竹青

#789262

rgb(120, 146, 98)

Color of fresh bamboo

Pine Green

松绿

#057748

rgb(5, 119, 72)

Evergreen pine color

Willow Green

柳绿

#AFDD22

rgb(175, 221, 34)

Fresh willow leaves

Spring Green

春绿

#C9DD22

rgb(201, 221, 34)

Color of spring renewal

Indigo

靛青

#177CB0

rgb(23, 124, 176)

Traditional dye color

Sky Blue

天青

#4A5E82

rgb(74, 94, 130)

Color of clear sky after rain

Azure

蔚蓝

#70F3FF

rgb(112, 243, 255)

Bright sky blue

Moon White

月白

#D6ECF0

rgb(214, 236, 240)

Pale blue like moonlight

Navy Blue

藏青

#3B2E7E

rgb(59, 46, 126)

Deep mysterious blue

Purple

紫色

#8D4BBB

rgb(141, 75, 187)

Royal and auspicious color

Lilac

丁香

#CCA4E3

rgb(204, 164, 227)

Delicate flower color

Wisteria

藤萝

#9B95C9

rgb(155, 149, 201)

Graceful hanging flowers

Reddish Purple

酱紫

#815476

rgb(129, 84, 118)

Deep wine purple

Peach Blossom

桃红

#F47983

rgb(244, 121, 131)

Color of peach blossoms

Cherry Blossom

樱粉

#FED1D1

rgb(254, 209, 209)

Delicate cherry blossoms

Coral Pink

海棠

#EEA2A4

rgb(238, 162, 164)

Crabapple flower color

Lotus Pink

荷粉

#EED2D7

rgb(238, 210, 215)

Pure lotus flower

Amber

琥珀

#CA6924

rgb(202, 105, 36)

Fossilized tree resin

Wood Brown

檀色

#B35C44

rgb(179, 92, 68)

Sandalwood color

Chestnut

栗色

#60281E

rgb(96, 40, 30)

Rich chestnut brown

Tea Brown

茶色

#B35C44

rgb(179, 92, 68)

Warm tea color

Ink Black

墨色

#50616D

rgb(80, 97, 109)

Color of traditional ink

Crow Black

乌黑

#2C2C2C

rgb(44, 44, 44)

Deep crow feather black

Frost White

霜白

#E9F1F6

rgb(233, 241, 246)

Pure frost white

Silver Gray

银灰

#C0C4CC

rgb(192, 196, 204)

Elegant silver tone

Ash Gray

灰色

#808080

rgb(128, 128, 128)

Balanced neutral gray