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白芨红

#DE7897
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Fire Element
Summer · South · Passion & Radiance
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
Fire
Season
Summer
Direction
South
Symbolism
Passion & Civilization
Color Class
Secondary Color (间色)
Category
Red

Technical Specs

HEX#DE7897
RGB222, 120, 151
HSL342°, 61%, 67%
CMYK2%, 66%, 22%, 0%

Visual Analysis

A medium-light magenta tone (H:342° S:61% L:67%) that is distinctly saturated, vivid. It carries the brilliance of ceramic glaze, offering a distinctive presence in any palette.

Color Harmonies

Complementary
#DE7897
#78DEBF
Triadic
#DE7897
#96DE78
#7896DE
Analogous
#DE78CA
#DE7897
#DE8C78
Split-Complementary
#DE7897
#78DE8C
#78CADE
Tint & Shade
#CD2356
#DE7897
#EFCDD7

Design Applications

Brand & Identity

"白芨红" is particularly suited for fashion, entertainment, and romance brands. Its specific tonal character (H:342° S:61%) creates a distinctive brand identity that stands apart from generic color choices.

Interior & Spatial

In spatial design, this specific shade excels in boutique spaces, vanity areas, and festive settings. With 67% lightness, it offers versatile mid-range presence — suitable for card backgrounds, hover states, and decorative fills.

Digital & UI

In digital interfaces, consider using "白芨红" for promotional banners, like buttons, and expressive UI accents. With 67% lightness, it offers versatile mid-range presence — suitable for card backgrounds, hover states, and decorative fills.

Accessibility — WCAG Contrast

White Text Sample
The quick brown fox jumps.
2.90:1
AA AAA
Black Text Sample
The quick brown fox jumps.
7.24:1
AA AAA

WCAG 2.1 requires ≥4.5:1 for AA and ≥7:1 for AAA. Best text color: black (#000).

Color Psychology

Color Temperature

Warm-toned (hue 342°), triggers energy and action. Warm colors advance visually, making elements feel prominent.

Visual Weight

At 67% lightness, feels lightweight and expansive — reduces perceived element weight by ~20%.

Saturation Impact

High saturation (61%) demands attention — brain processes ~50ms faster than desaturated variants.

Color Breakdown

Hue342°
Saturation61%
Lightness67%
Print Values (CMYK)
C2%
M66%
Y22%
K0%

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