Sanzo Color Palettes

Name: Sanzo Color Palettes
Price: 3.99 USD
Rating: 4.3 (24 reviews)
Author: Nicolae Gherasim

The Art of Color Combinations

$3.99 · Designed for iPad

24 Ratings
Ages

4+
Years
Category

Graphics & Design
Developer

Nicolae Gherasim
Language

EN
English
Size

1.1
MB

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Professional color theory meets modern design. Discover over 300 palettes inspired by Sanzo Wada, now with Liquid Glass UI and professional Adobe ASE exports. Refine your creative process with Sanzo Color Palettes, the definitive digital reference for professional color theory. 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 over 300 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.

Ratings & Reviews

4.3

out of 5

24 Ratings

Please add smaller square widget options
10/14/2020

jjredvs
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.
Please add smaller square widget options
10/14/2020

jjredvs

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 10/19/2020
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
02/16/2025

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!
I don’t understand
02/16/2025

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 05/10/2025
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!

Refining your creative experience with Sanzo Wada’s color theory. LIQUID GLASS UI: Enhanced rendering for iOS 26 with smoother translucent depth. COLOR FILTERS: Improved precision for hue-based searches from A Dictionary of Color Combinations Vol. 1 and 2. FAVORITES: Faster saving and management of individual color shades. PRO EXPORTS: Optimized .ASE and PDF formatting for Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. STABILITY: General performance improvements and bug fixes for branding and UI/UX workflows.