noun
brown tinged with olive green
A traditional Japanese color name; a subdued brown with olive-green undertones, often used in textiles and dyeing.
この着物の海松茶の色合いが渋くて美しい。
The subdued brownish-olive hue of this kimono is tasteful and beautiful.
Compound of 海松 (miru, a type of seaweed) and 茶 (cha, brown/tea color), referring to the olive-brown color of the seaweed.