Gofun

胡粉

Chalk white

Palettes with Gofun

Gofun appears in 8 combinations from the archive. Each pairing reveals how the same color shifts character depending on its neighbours.

Heian era

Deep safflower crimson against navy — the courtly contrast of Heian-era robes and formal Edo textiles.

Edo era

The faded blue of Shinsengumi jackets against shrine-gate vermillion — restrained power.

Kamakura era

The deep ultramarine of Buddhist mineral pigment against temple chalk white.

Heian era

Imperial purple set against lunar silver — Heian courtly luxury at its quietest.

Edo era

The sharp orange of the daidai citrus set off by deep indigo navy.

Heian era

Lapis lazuli blue against oyster-shell white — the color of Buddhist scripture.

Heian era

The soft lavender of wisteria blossoms against deep indigo.

Edo era

Clear sky blue against shrine-gate vermillion — a New Year morning.

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