noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
A dark reddish-brown color, traditionally associated with the color of boiled shrimp (海老). Often used in contexts like traditional Japanese clothing or dye colors.
彼女は海老茶の着物を着ていた。
She was wearing a maroon kimono.
この帯は海老茶色で、とても落ち着いた雰囲気だ。
This obi is a reddish-brown color and has a very calm atmosphere.
Compound of 海老 (ebi, 'shrimp') and 茶 (cha, 'brown'), referring to the dark reddish-brown color of cooked shrimp.