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Bamboo Green

Bamboo Green

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RGB78, 124, 59
CMYK70 35 85 25
HSL103° 36% 36%
Color FamilyGreen
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Cultural Story

Bamboo Green

Bamboo Green comes from the skin of fresh bamboo. In Chinese culture, bamboo is one of the "Four Gentlemen," symbolizing nobility, modesty, and resilience. Su Shi's famous line "Rather eat without meat than live without bamboo" captures scholars' love for bamboo.

Origin

Blue-green from bamboo leaf extract or copper minerals.

Symbolism

Bamboo Green symbolizes integrity, modesty, and unyielding resilience.

Historical Origin

Bamboo Green as a color name first appeared in the Song Dynasty. Bamboo has been used in China for over 3,000 years.

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宁可食无肉,不可居无竹。
—— 苏轼
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