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菠根红

#D13C74
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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#D13C74
RGB209, 60, 116
HSL337°, 62%, 53%
CMYK5%, 87%, 30%, 1%

Visual Analysis

A mid-toned magenta tone (H:337° S:62% L:53%) that is distinctly saturated, vivid. It carries the brilliance of ceramic glaze, offering a distinctive presence in any palette.

Color Harmonies

Complementary
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#3DD198
Triadic
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#76D13D
#3D76D1
Analogous
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Split-Complementary
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#3DD14E
#3DC0D1
Tint & Shade
#911846
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#DE96B2

Design Applications

Brand & Identity

"菠根红" is particularly suited for fashion, entertainment, and romance brands. Its specific tonal character (H:337° S:62%) 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 53% lightness, it offers versatile mid-range presence — suitable for card backgrounds, hover states, and decorative fills.

Digital & UI

In digital interfaces, consider using "菠根红" for promotional banners, like buttons, and expressive UI accents. With 53% 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.
4.56:1
AA AAA
Black Text Sample
The quick brown fox jumps.
4.61:1
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 337°), triggers energy and action. Warm colors advance visually, making elements feel prominent.

Visual Weight

Mid-range lightness (53%) creates balanced presence — works for text and interactive elements.

Saturation Impact

High saturation (62%) demands attention — brain processes ~50ms faster than desaturated variants.

Color Breakdown

Hue337°
Saturation62%
Lightness53%
Print Values (CMYK)
C5%
M87%
Y30%
K1%

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