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茶花红

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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#EE3F4D
RGB238, 63, 77
HSL355°, 84%, 59%
CMYK0%, 84%, 60%, 0%

Visual Analysis

A medium-light red tone (H:355° S:84% L:59%) 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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Triadic
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#4DEE3F
#3F4DEE
Analogous
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#EE883F
Split-Complementary
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#3FEE88
#3FA5EE
Tint & Shade
#C10616
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#F1A2A8

Design Applications

Brand & Identity

"茶花红" is particularly suited for fashion, entertainment, and romance brands. Its specific tonal character (H:355° 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 59% lightness, it offers versatile mid-range presence — suitable for card backgrounds, hover states, and decorative fills.

Digital & UI

In digital interfaces, consider using "茶花红" for promotional banners, like buttons, and expressive UI accents. With 59% 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.
3.85:1
AA AAA
Black Text Sample
The quick brown fox jumps.
5.45:1
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 355°), triggers energy and action. Warm colors advance visually, making elements feel prominent.

Visual Weight

Mid-range lightness (59%) 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

Hue355°
Saturation84%
Lightness59%
Print Values (CMYK)
C0%
M84%
Y60%
K0%

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