noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
reddish-brown; copper-brown; tan
Describes a dark reddish-brown color, like the patina of shakudō (a Japanese copper-gold alloy). Used for skin, hair, objects, and natural colors.
彼女の髪は赤銅色に染められている。
Her hair is dyed a reddish-brown.
赤銅色の
The tan skin looks healthy.
銅色 is a brighter copper color, whereas 赤銅色 is darker and redder, closer to the patina of shakudō.
Compound of 赤銅 (shakudō, a Japanese copper-gold alloy with a dark patina) and 色 (iro, 'color'). The color name comes from the distinctive dark reddish-brown hue of the alloy.