samurai colours

[Paul Kernan]

In the spirit of historical accuracy, can anyone tell me if there are any colours that should not be used for samurai clothing? I sense that orange was reserved for religious leaders and those of the upper echelons of samurai society. But what of lower level samurai and ashigaru?
Thank
Paul

 

[marcellin de marbot]

Hi Paul,
Where is your delicious frog? Eaten by a crocodile? Or did she became a Prince? Do I remember well about your avatar?
For your question, I give you a link very interesting if you don't know
http://www.samurai-archives.com/
I hope you'll find there the notices you are looking for
Best regards
Marcello

Sorry if I cannot help better, but samurais are not Napoleonic...some centuries before