A Color Palette Handbook of Traditional Chinese Colors

China's traditional "Five Colors" concept is not simply a matter of viewing individual things in isolation, but a broad, holistic System of thought. This book is a quick-reference color-matching guide for professionals, scholars, and enthusiasts working in art, design, and photography, as well as anyone interested in traditional Chinese colors. Traditional Chinese colors are intertwined with history, culture, and folk customs. The book selects the most representative shades, including 47 traditional Chinese colors across six color families: red, yellow, green, blue, purple, and black and white; the signature colors of the 24 solar terms; more than 280 related colors; over 470 color combinations; more than 560 color schemes; and over 160 color application plans. It also offers concise explanations of each color's characteristics, associations, and combinations. Every color is accompanied by its CMYK and RGB values, making it easy for readers to find and use.