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初荷红

#E16C96
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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#E16C96
RGB225, 108, 150
HSL338°, 66%, 65%
CMYK0%, 71%, 18%, 0%

Visual Analysis

A medium-light magenta tone (H:338° S:66% L:65%) 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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#6BE1B5
Triadic
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#96E16B
#6B96E1
Analogous
#E16BD1
#E16C96
#E17B6B
Split-Complementary
#E16C96
#6BE17B
#6BD1E1
Tint & Shade
#CA1C5B
#E16C96
#EEC3D3

Design Applications

Brand & Identity

"初荷红" is particularly suited for fashion, entertainment, and romance brands. Its specific tonal character (H:338° S:66%) 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 65% lightness, it offers versatile mid-range presence — suitable for card backgrounds, hover states, and decorative fills.

Digital & UI

In digital interfaces, consider using "初荷红" for promotional banners, like buttons, and expressive UI accents. With 65% 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.
3.09:1
AA AAA
Black Text Sample
The quick brown fox jumps.
6.79:1
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 338°), triggers energy and action. Warm colors advance visually, making elements feel prominent.

Visual Weight

Mid-range lightness (65%) creates balanced presence — works for text and interactive elements.

Saturation Impact

High saturation (66%) demands attention — brain processes ~50ms faster than desaturated variants.

Color Breakdown

Hue338°
Saturation66%
Lightness65%
Print Values (CMYK)
C0%
M71%
Y18%
K0%

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