A traditional Japanese color name referring to a muted, grayish-blue hue, reminiscent of the color of roasted soybean husks used for tea.
Mamegaracha is one of the traditional colors used since the Edo period.
The base color of this kimono is a subdued shade close to mamegaracha.
Standard kanji spelling for this color name.
Alternative spelling using kana for がら, which may be easier to read.
Literally 'bean husk tea', named after the color of the tea made from roasted soybean husks. The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the term is a traditional Japanese color name.