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홍색 (Pink (Hong))

#E75480

A medium vivid pink with warm undertones. A traditional Korean color (한국 전통색) from the Obangsaek five-directional color system.

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Emotion & Mood

Emotion
BalancedVibrantWarm
Mood
EnergeticDynamic

Personality & Symbolism

BoldExpressiveOutgoing
Cultural Symbolism

Korean cultural symbolism: 오간색.

Recommended Use

Suitable for accent colors and attention-grabbing elements.

Color Harmonies

Complementary
#E75480
+
#55e7bb
Split Complementary
#55e772
#E75480
#55cae7
Darker Shades
Lighter Tints

Visual Analysis

Hue342°
Saturation75%
Lightness62%
This is a medium-toned color with high saturation. It falls in the red hue family (342°).

Technical Values

HEX#E75480
RGBrgb(231, 84, 128)
HSLhsl(342, 75%, 62%)
CMYK0%, 64%, 45%, 9%
ContrastLight
CSSbackground: #E75480;

Accessibility — WCAG Contrast

White Text Sample
The quick brown fox jumps.
3.51:1
AA AAA
Black Text Sample
The quick brown fox jumps.
5.98:1
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 342°) 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 (62%) creates a balanced visual presence — neither heavy nor ethereal. It works well for both text and interactive elements.

Saturation Impact

The high saturation (75%) 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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