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苍绿

#223E36
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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
Spring
Direction
East
Symbolism
Growth & Vitality
Color Class
Secondary Color (间色)
Category
Cyan

Technical Specs

HEX#223E36
RGB34, 62, 54
HSL163°, 29%, 19%
CMYK93%, 46%, 70%, 61%

Visual Analysis

A deep and dark teal tone (H:163° S:29% L:19%) that is moderately saturated, composed. It carries the luster of lacquerware, offering a distinctive presence in any palette.

Color Harmonies

Complementary
#223E36
#3F222A
Triadic
#223E36
#37223F
#3F3722
Analogous
#223F28
#223E36
#22383F
Split-Complementary
#223E36
#3F2238
#3F2822
Tint & Shade
#08120F
#223E36
#51766C

Design Applications

Brand & Identity

"苍绿" is particularly suited for technology, finance, and maritime brands. Its specific tonal character (H:163° S:29%) creates a distinctive brand identity that stands apart from generic color choices.

Interior & Spatial

In spatial design, this specific shade excels in modern offices, reading nooks, and coastal interiors. Its dark depth works best as a grounding element — headers, footers, or bold text on light backgrounds.

Digital & UI

In digital interfaces, consider using "苍绿" for navigation bars, links, and trust-building elements. 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.
11.60:1
AA AAA
Black Text Sample
The quick brown fox jumps.
1.81:1
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

Cool-toned (hue 163°), evokes calm and focus. Cool colors recede, creating depth.

Visual Weight

At 19% lightness, carries substantial visual weight — adds perceived importance and gravity.

Saturation Impact

Moderate saturation (29%) balances engagement and comfort for extended viewing.

Color Breakdown

Hue163°
Saturation29%
Lightness19%
Print Values (CMYK)
C93%
M46%
Y70%
K61%

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