noun
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」は縹色の略称として使われることがある。
縹 is sometimes used as an abbreviation for 縹色 (light indigo).
Full form meaning 'light indigo'; 縹 is its abbreviation.
The kanji 縹 is used for this color name; the exact derivation of the reading はなだ is uncertain.