noun
the blues; bluish colors
Refers to a range of blue or bluish colors, often used in contexts like fashion, design, or art. The cross-reference to 系統 sense 3 suggests it follows the pattern of 'color + 系統' meaning 'color family'.
See also: 系統 (けいとう)
彼女は青系統の服をよく着る。
She often wears clothes in bluish colors.
この絵は青系統でまとめられている。
This painting is composed mainly of blue tones.
Means 'system' or 'family'; when attached to a color, it indicates a color family or range.
Compound of 青 (blue) and 系統 (system/family), literally 'blue family', referring to a range of blue shades.