Abbreviation of 縹色 (はなだいろ). Refers to a pale indigo or light blue color, often used in traditional Japanese color names.
縹 is sometimes used as an abbreviation for 縹色 (light indigo).
Rare kanji for the color name; the full form 縹色 is more common.
Kana spelling is practical for learners and everyday use.
The kanji 縹 is used for this color name; the exact derivation of the reading はなだ is uncertain.