noun
light crimson; scarlet tinged with purple
A traditional Japanese color name, literally 'peony color', describing a vivid reddish-purple hue.
彼女は牡丹色の着物を着ていた。
She was wearing a light crimson kimono.
この花の色は牡丹色に近い。
The color of this flower is close to light crimson.
桃色 is a soft pink, whereas 牡丹色 is a stronger reddish-purple.
Compound of 牡丹 (botan, 'peony') and 色 (iro, 'color'), referring to the hue of peony flowers.