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Red · 🇯🇵 和色

甚三紅 (Jinzamomi)

#EB7A77

A light vivid red 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
#EB7A77
+
#75e7ea
Split Complementary
#75eab4
#EB7A77
#75acea
Darker Shades
Lighter Tints

Visual Analysis

Hue2°
Saturation74%
Lightness69%
This is a light color with high saturation. It falls in the red hue family (2°).

Technical Values

HEX#EB7A77
RGBrgb(235, 122, 119)
HSLhsl(2, 74%, 69%)
CMYK0%, 48%, 49%, 8%
ContrastLight
CSSbackground: #EB7A77;

Accessibility — WCAG Contrast

White Text Sample
The quick brown fox jumps.
2.77:1
AA AAA
Black Text Sample
The quick brown fox jumps.
7.58:1
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 2°) 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

With 69% lightness, this color feels lightweight and expansive. Light colors psychologically reduce perceived weight of UI elements by up to 20%, making interfaces feel more airy.

Saturation Impact

The high saturation (74%) 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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