noun
pale indigo; light indigo
A traditional Japanese color name for a light, pale shade of indigo blue. Used mainly in artistic, historical, or descriptive contexts.
この着物の浅縹の色合いがとても上品だ。
The pale indigo hue of this kimono is very elegant.
日本画では浅縹のような淡い藍色がよく使われる。
In Japanese painting, light indigo shades like 浅縹 are often used.