also: けしむらさき
A traditional Japanese color name for a very dark, subdued purple, often used in classical literature, dyeing, or artistic contexts.
The deep purple of this kimono is a color that has been loved since the Edo period.
To make dark purple with paint, mix a generous amount of red and blue.
Standard kanji spelling for this traditional color name.
A traditional color name formed from 滅し, the continuative form of 滅す in the sense “subdue or dull,” and 紫. It denotes a subdued, grayish dark purple.