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紅梅 (Kohbai)

#E16B8C

A light vivid pink with warm undertones. A traditional Japanese color (和色) with deep cultural roots in kimono, ink painting, and seasonal aesthetics.

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Emotion & Mood

Emotion
BalancedVibrantWarm
Mood
EnergeticDynamic

Personality & Symbolism

BoldExpressiveOutgoing
Cultural Symbolism

Rooted in Japanese culture, nature, and seasonal beauty.

Recommended Use

Suitable for accent colors and attention-grabbing elements.

Color Harmonies

Complementary
#E16B8C
+
#6be1bf
Split Complementary
#6be184
#E16B8C
#6bc7e1
Darker Shades
Lighter Tints

Visual Analysis

Hue343°
Saturation66%
Lightness65%
This is a medium-toned color with high saturation. It falls in the red hue family (343°).

Technical Values

HEX#E16B8C
RGBrgb(225, 107, 140)
HSLhsl(343, 66%, 65%)
CMYK0%, 52%, 38%, 12%
ContrastLight
CSSbackground: #E16B8C;

Accessibility — WCAG Contrast

White Text Sample
The quick brown fox jumps.
3.14:1
AA AAA
Black Text Sample
The quick brown fox jumps.
6.68:1
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: black (#000000).

Color Psychology

Color Temperature

This warm-toned color (hue 343°) triggers psychological responses associated with energy, comfort, and action. Warm colors appear to advance towards the viewer, making elements feel closer and more prominent.

Visual Weight

This mid-range lightness (65%) creates a balanced visual presence — neither heavy nor ethereal. It works well for both text and interactive elements.

Saturation Impact

The high saturation (66%) creates a vibrant, attention-demanding presence. Highly saturated colors are processed faster by the human brain — reaction time decreases by approximately 50ms compared to desaturated variants.

Design Applications

Food & Beverage

Stimulates appetite and conveys urgency — ideal for restaurant branding, food packaging, and sale promotions.

Health & Vitality

Represents life energy and passion — great for fitness brands, health apps, and wellness products.

CTAs & Accents

High saturation draws attention — use for primary buttons, notification badges, and important interactive elements.

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