

🎨 Master color like a pro — never second-guess your palette again!
A Dictionary of Color Combinations is a compact, beautifully designed guide featuring 348 color palettes developed by Sanzo Wada, a pioneering Japanese artist and designer from the 1930s. This book blends traditional and Western color theories, offering timeless, visually striking combinations that inspire artists, designers, and creatives. Highly rated and widely acclaimed, it’s a portable essential for anyone serious about mastering color harmony without the jargon.
| Best Sellers Rank | 720 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 2 in Commercial Graphic Design |
| Customer reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (4,153) |
| Dimensions | 14.9 x 1.7 x 10.9 cm |
| ISBN-10 | 4861522471 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-4861522475 |
| Item weight | 236 g |
| Language | Japanese |
| Part of series | 青幻舎ビジュアル文庫シリーズ |
| Print length | 354 pages |
| Publication date | 17 Mar. 2011 |
| Publisher | Seigensha Art Publishing |
S**N
Really useful buy
If you love colour this is for you. I’ve used this to put outfits together and get ideas for colour schemes at home. It doesn’t cover the full range of colours but there are other volumes available. Great fun.
D**W
One of the best books for learning colour harmony visually
This book is a proper gem if you’re a visual thinker or someone who struggles to “see” good colour palettes in your head. Originally published in Japan in the 1930s, it’s essentially a collection of beautifully curated, time-tested colour combinations — each one printed cleanly, without explanation, which actually makes it better. It’s not trying to over-analyse, it’s giving you combinations that work, full stop. It’s especially helpful for artists, designers, crafters, or anyone doing visual work like photography or branding. I’ve used it to get ideas for everything from drawing to interior mood boards. And because it’s small and portable, it’s perfect to flick through when you’re stuck or need inspiration. The colours are printed beautifully too — rich and accurate, which makes a big difference. Highly recommended if you want a book that sparks creativity without overwhelming you with colour theory jargon.
I**N
Exciting colour combinations
Inspiring to see so many special colour combinations in one little book:-)
C**S
So cute
Bought as a gift for my other half and they love it!
Y**R
Useful for people who don’t like matching colours
This is useful to coordinate my clothes colours and has helped me pick a fit a couple of times.
E**C
Great colour reference book
Really great book, really helpful for colour schemes
J**B
Dictionary of Colour Combinations
Great for ideas
D**D
Would recommend
Cool book
O**O
Es ist handlich, und mit 270+ Seiten umfangreich. Es beinhaltet viiiele ästhetische und moderne Farbkombinationen (2er/3er/4er Kombos), ohne Bezüge zu Jahreszeiten oder Stimmungen. Ganz sachlich und neutral. Ich nutze es ausschließlich zur Inspiration und für meine Arbeit mit Aquarellfarben... Aber es ist auf diverse Bereiche anwendbar. Ist es für Kleidungsdesign, Mediengestaltung, Illustration oder das traditionelle Malen: Es ist ein GAMEchanger. Übrigens auch sehr praktisch zum Mitnehmen. (Bin damit schon durchs Möbelgeschäft getanzt.) Ein sehr praktisches Tool und eine überraschende Bereicherung! Japanisch muss man nicht beherrschen. Der Text ist nicht relevant. Das Slipcover verliert schnell an "Schönheit", da es wirklich etwas empfindlich ist. Aber dieses Buch ist eben ein Nachschlagewerk, also für den Gebrauch und eben auch für Verschleiß gemacht. Ansonsten hat es eine tolle Qualität. Bin sehr zufrieden, kann es nur empfehlen! ✨ 👍🏼
G**O
Libro muy interesante para aprender a combinar colores. Muy útil a la hora de vestir, para crear nuevos conjuntos en tu armario.
A**.
Nice book, it is what it is: a dictionnaire of colors
M**O
Apesar de pequeno e ter capa simples é um livro referência que deve ser incorporado à sua biblioteca. Um incoveniente é que ele não é totalmente bilíngue. Claro, temos que considerar que as combinações foram concebidas nos anos 30 do século passado e muita coisa já não é tão aplicável.
P**O
Good
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