reddish-yellow; russet
A traditional Japanese color name for a reddish-yellow hue, often associated with autumn leaves. Used primarily in artistic, historical, or descriptive contexts.
Kikuchiba is one of the traditional colors representing the hues of autumn leaves.
Compound of 黄 (ki, 'yellow') and 朽葉 (kuchiba, 'decayed leaves'), referring to the color of yellowed, decaying foliage.