
Wada Color Dictionary
Historic Color Combinations
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Wada Colors helps you discover and use the iconic color combinations from “A Dictionary of Color Combinations” by Sanzo Wada.
Use the app as a practical color companion for design, fashion, interiors, illustration, and visual research.
FEATURES
- Browse Wada colors and combination sets quickly.
- Scan colors from your camera and match them to the closest Wada colors.
- See confidence percentages for camera matches.
- Open combination previews with colors shown side by side.
- Save favorite colors and favorite scans.
- Review scan history anytime.
CAMERA TIPS
Color matching depends on lighting and camera conditions.
For better results:
- Use natural daylight.
- Avoid heavy shadows and glare.
- Fill the center target area with a single color.
- Keep a short, steady distance before capture.
WHO THIS IS FOR
- Designers and art directors
- Fashion and textile creatives
- Students learning color harmony
- Anyone who loves color systems and visual culture
Wada Colors combines historical color knowledge with modern camera tools so you can move from inspiration to application faster.
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What's New in Wada Color Dictionary
1.1
March 8, 2026
Save your favorite color combinations with a custom name and revisit them anytime from the Scans tab. Share any color or combination as a visual image card — perfect for sending to clients, collaborators, or anyone who needs to see the actual swatch. Color names and hex codes in dark combinations are now always readable, regardless of background.
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