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Red · 🇯🇵 和色

珊瑚朱 (Sangosyu)

#F17C67

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
#F17C67
+
#65dcf1
Split Complementary
#65f1c0
#F17C67
#6596f1
Darker Shades
Lighter Tints

Visual Analysis

Hue9°
Saturation83%
Lightness67%
This is a light color with high saturation. It falls in the red hue family (9°).

Technical Values

HEX#F17C67
RGBrgb(241, 124, 103)
HSLhsl(9, 83%, 67%)
CMYK0%, 49%, 57%, 5%
ContrastLight
CSSbackground: #F17C67;

Accessibility — WCAG Contrast

White Text Sample
The quick brown fox jumps.
2.69:1
AA AAA
Black Text Sample
The quick brown fox jumps.
7.82:1
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 9°) 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 67% 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 (83%) 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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