noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
light reddish brown; sparrow brown
A traditional Japanese color name referring to a warm, light reddish brown, like the feathers of a sparrow.
She was wearing a light reddish-brown kimono.
Sparrow brown is a color with a calm atmosphere.
Compound of 雀 (すずめ, 'sparrow') and 色 (いろ, 'color'), referring to the brownish hue of a sparrow's feathers.