noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
pink (color of crested ibis wing feathers)
A traditional Japanese color name referring to the pale pinkish hue of the underwing feathers of the crested ibis (鴇). Used as a noun or no-adjective.
彼女は鴇色の着物を着ていた。
She wore a kimono of a pink color like that of a crested ibis.
この絵の具を混ぜると、美しいとき色が作れます。
By mixing these paints, you can create a beautiful pink shade.
From 鴇 (toki, 'crested ibis') + 色 (iro, 'color'), referring to the pale pink of the bird's wing feathers.