iro Traditional Japanese Colors
Blue

瑠璃色

Ruri-iro
Lapis Lazuli Blue

A deep, luminous blue named after lapis lazuli, one of Buddhism's seven treasures.

Color codes

HEX
#1E50A2
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RGB
rgb(30, 80, 162)
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HSL
hsl(217, 69%, 38%)
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CMYK
cmyk(81, 51, 0, 36)
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Origin

Ruri (lapis lazuli) is one of the shippō — seven treasures of Buddhism — and is associated with the body-color of Yakushi Nyorai, the Medicine Buddha. The color still turns up in ceramics, glass, and modern songs about 'ruri-iro no chikyū' (the lapis-blue Earth).

Where you'll see it

Tableware, glasswork, ceremonial objects, intelligence-themed brands.

Contrast & accessibility

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Harmony palette

Computed from the color wheel — base, analogous (±30°), complementary, and triad. Click any swatch to copy.

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