Something markedly different or distinctive from the usual; having a standout, unusual, or novel character (used for people, works, backgrounds, etc.).
彼は異色の経歴を持つ政治家だ。
He is a politician with an unusual background.
異色の組み合わせが逆におもしろさを生んだ。
The unusual combination actually produced an interesting result.
監督の異色作として話題になった映画だ。
It became a topic of conversation as the director's unusual/unique work.
Different color — literally indicating a distinct or contrasting color (used for color/printing/layout contexts).
ポスターは異色の配色が目を引くデザインだ。
The poster's contrasting color scheme is an eye-catching design.
表紙は異色の見返し紙が使われている。
A different-colored endpaper is used for the cover.
刷りの段階で異色を組み合わせることもある。
Different colors may be combined at the printing stage.