What does the cryptic crossword clue "No mountains are this colour (6)" mean?

The definition is "colour". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). ORANGE (synonym of "No mountains are this"); definition: "colour" The answer is ORANGE.

No mountains are this colour (6)

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