Master professional color theory with over 600 palettes inspired by Sanzo Wada and A Dictionary of Color Combinations. Export to Adobe .ASE for Photoshop and Illustrator.
The definitive digital archive of Sanzo Wada’s legendary color theory. Master professional palettes used in branding, UI/UX, and digital art with seamless pro exports.
Sanzo Color Palettes brings the legendary work of Japanese artist and designer Sanzo Wada (1883-1967) to your mobile device. Wada was a pioneer of modern color usage, and his foundational research is preserved in the seminal works, A Dictionary of Color Combinations Volume 1 and Volume 2. This app meticulously adapts these collections for the modern digital era, offering almost 600 curated color schemes organized by shade and application.
Whether you are a graphic designer, illustrator, interior specialist, or brand strategist, Sanzo Color Palettes provides the intentionality and historical depth required for high-level creative work.
HISTORICAL DEPTH MEETS MODERN UTILITY
The app serves as a digital companion to A Dictionary of Color Combinations, providing instant access to palettes themed on the Japanese seasons, traditional aesthetics, and early-to-mid twentieth-century fashion and graphic design.
LIQUID GLASS INTERFACE
Experience the visual evolution of iOS 26 with our Liquid Glass UI. Leveraging advanced rendering engines, the app provides a translucent, immersive depth that makes browsing and selecting colors more intuitive and focused.
INSTANT COLOR FILTERS
Navigate the extensive library with precision. Use the integrated hue filters to discover specific tones and palettes instantly. Sort by warmth, cool tones, or specific color families to find the exact match for your project.
PROFESSIONAL WORKFLOW EXPORTS
Transition seamlessly from inspiration to production. Export your favorite palettes as Adobe Swatch Exchange (.ASE) files for immediate use in Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. High-quality PDF exports are also available for professional presentations and client collaboration.
INDIVIDUAL COLOR FAVORITES
Curate your own essential library. You can now save individual colors directly to your Favorites, allowing you to build custom collections of specific hues without the need to save an entire palette.
PRECISION VALUES FOR DIGITAL AND PRINT
Every color includes precise reference values in RGB, HEX, CMYK, and HSB formats, ensuring your work remains consistent across all digital screens and physical print media.
TECHNICAL FEATURES
- 300+ professional color combinations inspired by Sanzo Wada.
- Reference to A Dictionary of Color Combinations Vol. 1 and Vol. 2.
- Support for Adobe Swatch Exchange (.ASE) exports.
- Professional PDF palette sharing.
- Advanced hue-based filtering.
- Individual color management and saving.
- Optimized for the latest iOS performance and stability.
Thank you for choosing Sanzo Color Palettes as your essential tool for color inspiration and professional design.
I primarily downloaded the app as an interesting aesthetic accessory for the Home Screen widget, but I’d rather it not take up the majority of the screen. The actual app is simple and pleasant as a creative reference, tho it’s usefulness to me longterm as an app to keep nestled away on the phone likely has a short shelf life aside from that aesthetic. Please, consider a future plethora of varied widget options
Developer Response
Thank you for the feedback and review. We are working on the new version and will definitely have more options for the widget and also more useful (we think) options in the app. Please feel free to send us any suggestions.
I don’t understand
Elmas_itin
I thought I would be able to make my own palettes and adjust the shades. Or maybe I could choose a color and I would see what colors work best with it. But it’s all so random. A dark purple paired with a bright red, lime green, navy blue, and butter yellow? It doesn’t make sense. These are not colors you’d typically use together in your home or an art project. There is no option to swap out colors in the palettes and no option to add a singular color to the favorites folder?
Developer Response
Thank you for sharing your feedback and for giving Sanzo Color Palettes a try! We understand your desire for more customization and the ability to create or adjust your own palettes. Our app is designed as a digital collection of color palettes curated from the classic books A Dictionary of Color Combinations Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 by Sanzo Wada. These palettes reflect a wide range of color harmonies—some traditional, some unexpected—just as they appear in the original works.While some combinations may seem unconventional, they are part of a rich history of color exploration and have inspired artists and designers for decades. The app aims to provide access to this unique resource, offering hundreds of palettes and nearly every color featured in the books.We appreciate your suggestions about customizing palettes and favoriting individual colors. These are great ideas, and we’re always looking for ways to improve the app and make it more useful for our users. Your feedback will be considered for future updates.Thank you again for your thoughtful review and for being part of our creative community!
Crafted to Perfection. We have updated the core of the app to be faster and more responsive than ever.
PERFORMANCE: Faster loading and smoother navigation throughout the app.
OPTIMIZATION: Improved efficiency for a better experience on all devices.
CONTENT: Explore almost 600 professional palettes from A Dictionary of Color Combinations.
STABILITY: General refinements for a seamless creative process.
Version 8.0
The developer, Nicolae Gherasim, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
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Information
Seller
Nicolae Gherasim
Size
1.2 MB
Category
Graphics & Design
Compatibility
Requires iOS 16.0 or later.
iPhone Requires iOS 16.0 or later.
iPad Requires iPadOS 16.0 or later.
Mac Requires macOS 13.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
