(1883–1967). Originally published in the 1930s as a 6-volume set called Haishoku Soukan
The Japanese Color Harmony Dictionary can be your go-to reference for generating rapid mood boards, creating brand color systems, and finding color solutions for any client project. "It is an indispensable guide for graphic designers, illustrators, decorators, artists and publishing professionals," as noted in the book’s description.
If you are looking at a PDF of this work, you will notice it is structured differently than modern color tools like Pantone.
Balanced trios that introduce a dominant color, a supporting hue, and an accent. These are highly popular for web layout design and editorial formatting.
If you are looking to apply these principles to a specific project, I can help you build a custom palette. Let me know:
Exploring the Japanese Dictionary of Color Combinations: A Guide for Designers (PDF & Application)