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淡藏花红

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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
Late Summer
Direction
Center
Symbolism
Virtue & Inclusiveness
Color Class
Secondary Color (间色)
Category
Red

Technical Specs

HEX#F6AD8F
RGB246, 173, 143
HSL17°, 85%, 76%
CMYK0%, 43%, 43%, 0%

Visual Analysis

A light and airy orange-red tone (H:17° S:85% L:76%) that is intensely saturated, bold. It carries the softness of silk, 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

"淡藏花红" is particularly suited for luxury goods, fine dining, and heritage brands. Its specific tonal character (H:17° S:85%) 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 bright, 76% lightness makes it perfect for large surface areas — page backgrounds, modal overlays, and light-themed layouts.

Digital & UI

In digital interfaces, consider using "淡藏花红" for warm CTAs, notification badges, and accent borders. Its bright, 76% lightness makes it perfect for large surface areas — page backgrounds, modal overlays, and light-themed layouts.

Accessibility — WCAG Contrast

White Text Sample
The quick brown fox jumps.
1.86:1
AA AAA
Black Text Sample
The quick brown fox jumps.
11.29:1
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 17°), triggers energy and action. Warm colors advance visually, making elements feel prominent.

Visual Weight

At 76% lightness, feels lightweight and expansive — reduces perceived element weight by ~20%.

Saturation Impact

High saturation (85%) demands attention — brain processes ~50ms faster than desaturated variants.

Color Breakdown

Hue17°
Saturation85%
Lightness76%
Print Values (CMYK)
C0%
M43%
Y43%
K0%

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