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暗海水绿

#584717
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Water Element
Winter · North · Wisdom & Depth
Secondary Color (间色)

Cultural Resonance

A traditional Chinese color with historical roots. Modern nomenclature.

A secondary color derived from blending primary colors, commonly seen in folk clothing and daily life.

Five Elements

Element
Water
Season
Late Summer
Direction
Center
Symbolism
Virtue & Inclusiveness
Color Class
Secondary Color (间色)
Category
Orange

Technical Specs

HEX#584717
RGB88, 71, 23
HSL44°, 59%, 22%
CMYK45%, 56%, 100%, 56%

Visual Analysis

A deep and dark amber tone (H:44° S:59% L:22%) that is distinctly saturated, vivid. It carries the luster of lacquerware, offering a distinctive presence in any palette.

Color Harmonies

Complementary
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#172959
Triadic
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#175948
#481759
Analogous
#592617
#584717
#4A5917
Split-Complementary
#584717
#174A59
#261759
Tint & Shade
#161104
#584717
#A08437

Design Applications

Brand & Identity

"暗海水绿" is particularly suited for organic food, wellness, and artisanal crafts. Its specific tonal character (H:44° S:59%) creates a distinctive brand identity that stands apart from generic color choices.

Interior & Spatial

In spatial design, this specific shade excels in sunlit kitchens and creative studios. Its dark depth works best as a grounding element — headers, footers, or bold text on light backgrounds.

Digital & UI

In digital interfaces, consider using "暗海水绿" for highlight labels, progress indicators, and warm gradients. Its dark depth works best as a grounding element — headers, footers, or bold text on light backgrounds.

Accessibility — WCAG Contrast

White Text Sample
The quick brown fox jumps.
9.02:1
AA AAA
Black Text Sample
The quick brown fox jumps.
2.33:1
AA AAA

WCAG 2.1 requires ≥4.5:1 for AA and ≥7:1 for AAA. Best text color: white (#FFF).

Color Psychology

Color Temperature

Warm-toned (hue 44°), triggers energy and action. Warm colors advance visually, making elements feel prominent.

Visual Weight

At 22% lightness, carries substantial visual weight — adds perceived importance and gravity.

Saturation Impact

Moderate saturation (59%) balances engagement and comfort for extended viewing.

Color Breakdown

Hue44°
Saturation59%
Lightness22%
Print Values (CMYK)
C45%
M56%
Y100%
K56%

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