dark yellowish green; olive green
A traditional Japanese color name derived from the color of the seaweed 海松 (みる). Used mainly in artistic, design, or historical contexts.
The obi of this kimono is a dark yellowish green, giving a calm impression.
In Japanese painting, the color miru-iro is often used.
オリーブ色 is a more common, modern term for olive green, while 海松色 is a traditional Japanese color name with a slightly different nuance.
萌黄色 is a brighter, more yellowish green, whereas 海松色 is darker and more subdued.
Standard kanji spelling for this color name.
Alternate kanji spelling; less common than 海松色.
From 海松 (miru, a type of edible seaweed) + 色 (iro, color). The color is named after the dark yellowish-green hue of the seaweed.