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草茉莉红

#EF475D
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Fire Element
Summer · South · Passion & Radiance
Primary Color (正色)

Cultural Resonance

A traditional Chinese color with historical roots. Modern nomenclature.

A primary color in the Five Elements system, used in imperial court rituals and ceremonial attire.

Five Elements

Element
Fire
Season
Summer
Direction
South
Symbolism
Passion & Civilization
Color Class
Primary Color (正色)
Category
Red

Technical Specs

HEX#EF475D
RGB239, 71, 93
HSL352°, 84%, 61%
CMYK0%, 82%, 50%, 0%

Visual Analysis

A medium-light red tone (H:352° S:84% L:61%) that is highly saturated, vibrant. It carries the brilliance of ceramic glaze, offering a distinctive presence in any palette.

Color Harmonies

Complementary
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#48EFD9
Triadic
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#5EEF48
#485EEF
Analogous
#EF48B2
#EF475D
#EF8548
Split-Complementary
#EF475D
#48EF85
#48B2EF
Tint & Shade
#CB0620
#EF475D
#F2ABB4

Design Applications

Brand & Identity

"草茉莉红" is particularly suited for fashion, entertainment, and romance brands. Its specific tonal character (H:352° S:84%) 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 61% lightness, it offers versatile mid-range presence — suitable for card backgrounds, hover states, and decorative fills.

Digital & UI

In digital interfaces, consider using "草茉莉红" for promotional banners, like buttons, and expressive UI accents. With 61% 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.
3.67:1
AA AAA
Black Text Sample
The quick brown fox jumps.
5.73:1
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 352°), triggers energy and action. Warm colors advance visually, making elements feel prominent.

Visual Weight

Mid-range lightness (61%) creates balanced presence — works for text and interactive elements.

Saturation Impact

High saturation (84%) demands attention — brain processes ~50ms faster than desaturated variants.

Color Breakdown

Hue352°
Saturation84%
Lightness61%
Print Values (CMYK)
C0%
M82%
Y50%
K0%

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