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暗堇 (Shadow Pansy)

#46335F

堇菜花瓣最深处的暗紫色 — a color that has never been formally named in any known color database (XKCD, CSS, Crayola), discovered through CIEDE2000 color-space gap analysis with ΔE=9.65 from nearest named color.

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Emotion & Mood

Emotion
Balancetranquilityharmony
Mood
Peaceful and organicsubdued yet rich

Personality & Symbolism

Balancedadaptablenatural
Cultural Symbolism

Stability, endurance, quiet strength

Recommended Use

Eco-friendly branding, botanical illustration, spa interiors, organic product packaging.

Color Harmonies

Complementary
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+
#4d6034
Split Complementary
#605d34
#46335F
#376034
Darker Shades
Lighter Tints

Visual Analysis

Hue266°
Saturation30%
Lightness29%
This is a dark color with moderate saturation. It falls in the blue hue family (266°).

Technical Values

HEX#46335F
RGBrgb(70, 51, 95)
HSLhsl(266, 30%, 29%)
CMYK26%, 46%, 0%, 63%
ContrastLight
CSSbackground: #46335F;

Accessibility — WCAG Contrast

White Text Sample
The quick brown fox jumps.
11.06:1
AA AAA
Black Text Sample
The quick brown fox jumps.
1.90:1
AA AAA

WCAG 2.1 requires a contrast ratio of ≥4.5:1 for AA (normal text) and ≥7:1 for AAA. Best text color for this background: white (#FFFFFF).

Color Psychology

Color Temperature

This cool-toned color (hue 266°) evokes feelings of calm, trust, and intellectual focus. Cool colors tend to recede visually, creating depth and spaciousness in layouts.

Visual Weight

At 29% lightness, this color carries substantial visual weight. Dark colors add perceived importance and gravity to elements. Research shows dark elements are perceived as 10-30% heavier.

Saturation Impact

Moderate saturation (30%) strikes a balance between engagement and comfort. These tones can be viewed for extended periods without fatigue, making them ideal for interfaces used daily.

Design Applications

Corporate & Enterprise

Communicates trust and professionalism — the top choice for corporate sites, legal firms, and B2B SaaS.

Government & Institutions

Authority and dependability — frequently used for government portals, educational institutions, and official communications.

Dark Theme & UI

Deep tones reduce eye strain in dark mode — perfect for code editors, media players, and night-mode interfaces.

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