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长石灰

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Earth Element
Late Summer · Center · Stability & Nourishment
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
Earth
Season
Autumn
Direction
West
Symbolism
Solemnity & Restraint
Color Class
Secondary Color (间色)
Category
Brown

Technical Specs

HEX#363433
RGB54, 52, 51
HSL20°, 3%, 21%
CMYK67%, 60%, 57%, 68%

Visual Analysis

A deep and dark orange-red tone (H:20° S:3% L:21%) that is nearly achromatic, muted. It carries a texture reminiscent of polished stone, offering a distinctive presence in any palette.

Color Harmonies

Complementary
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Triadic
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Analogous
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Split-Complementary
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Tint & Shade
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Design Applications

Brand & Identity

"长石灰" is particularly suited for luxury goods, fine dining, and heritage brands. Its specific tonal character (H:20° S:3%) creates a distinctive brand identity that stands apart from generic color choices.

Interior & Spatial

In spatial design, this specific shade excels in intimate dining rooms and cozy libraries. Its dark depth works best as a grounding element — headers, footers, or bold text on light backgrounds.

Digital & UI

In digital interfaces, consider using "长石灰" for warm CTAs, notification badges, and accent borders. 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.
12.38:1
AA AAA
Black Text Sample
The quick brown fox jumps.
1.70:1
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

Warm-toned (hue 20°), triggers energy and action. Warm colors advance visually, making elements feel prominent.

Visual Weight

At 21% lightness, carries substantial visual weight — adds perceived importance and gravity.

Saturation Impact

Low saturation (3%) reduces cognitive load — associated with professionalism in design research.

Color Breakdown

Hue20°
Saturation3%
Lightness21%
Print Values (CMYK)
C67%
M60%
Y57%
K68%

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