noun
flame color; flame scarlet; bright reddish-orange
Refers to the vivid reddish-orange color of a flame. Often used in descriptive or poetic contexts.
夕焼けが炎色に染まった。
The sunset was dyed in flame colors.
炎色のドレスがとても印象的だった。
The flame-colored dress was very striking.
Compound of 炎 (flame) and 色 (color). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the word straightforwardly describes the color of a flame.