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Red · 🇯🇵 和色

紅緋 (Benihi)

#F75C2F

A medium 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
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+
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Split Complementary
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Darker Shades
Lighter Tints

Visual Analysis

Hue14°
Saturation93%
Lightness58%
This is a medium-toned color with high saturation. It falls in the red hue family (14°).

Technical Values

HEX#F75C2F
RGBrgb(247, 92, 47)
HSLhsl(14, 93%, 58%)
CMYK0%, 63%, 81%, 3%
ContrastLight
CSSbackground: #F75C2F;

Accessibility — WCAG Contrast

White Text Sample
The quick brown fox jumps.
3.22:1
AA AAA
Black Text Sample
The quick brown fox jumps.
6.53:1
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 14°) 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 (58%) creates a balanced visual presence — neither heavy nor ethereal. It works well for both text and interactive elements.

Saturation Impact

The high saturation (93%) 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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