褐色

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かちいろ
Alternative readings: かついろ, かちんいろ
Alternative writings: 搗色, 勝つ色
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A dark, deep color. In some historical usages called 'kachiiro,' it can refer to a deep indigo-near-black; in modern contexts it often refers to a dark brownish tone.

Noun

Examples

秋の葉はさまざまな褐色に染まり、美しいグラデーションを作る。

Autumn leaves dye into various shades of brown, creating a beautiful gradient.

古い屏風の彩色は、光の具合で褐色がかった風合いを帯びている。

The painting on the old folding screen has a brownish tone depending on the light.

彼の髪は褐色で、日差しに当たると赤みがかって見える。

His hair is brown, and when exposed to sunlight it looks slightly reddish.