also: キツネいろ
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
Describes a warm, reddish-brown color like that of a fox's fur; commonly used for food, hair, and autumn leaves.
パンがきつね色に焼けた。
The bread baked to a golden brown.
彼女の髪はきつね色だ。
Her hair is light brown.
Compound of きつね (fox) and 色 (color), referring to the reddish-brown hue of a fox's coat.