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淡橘橙

#FBA414
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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
Late Summer
Direction
Center
Symbolism
Virtue & Inclusiveness
Color Class
Secondary Color (间色)
Category
Orange

Technical Specs

HEX#FBA414
RGB251, 164, 20
HSL37°, 97%, 53%
CMYK0%, 45%, 92%, 0%

Visual Analysis

A mid-toned orange-red tone (H:37° S:97% L:53%) that is intensely saturated, bold. It carries the brilliance of ceramic glaze, offering a distinctive presence in any palette.

Color Harmonies

Complementary
#FBA414
#136CFB
Triadic
#FBA414
#13FBA2
#A213FB
Analogous
#FB2E13
#FBA414
#E0FB13
Split-Complementary
#FBA414
#13E0FB
#2E13FB
Tint & Shade
#A86800
#FBA414
#F6C87E

Design Applications

Brand & Identity

"淡橘橙" is particularly suited for luxury goods, fine dining, and heritage brands. Its specific tonal character (H:37° S:97%) 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. With 53% lightness, it offers versatile mid-range presence — suitable for card backgrounds, hover states, and decorative fills.

Digital & UI

In digital interfaces, consider using "淡橘橙" for warm CTAs, notification badges, and accent borders. With 53% 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.
2.01:1
AA AAA
Black Text Sample
The quick brown fox jumps.
10.42:1
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 37°), triggers energy and action. Warm colors advance visually, making elements feel prominent.

Visual Weight

Mid-range lightness (53%) creates balanced presence — works for text and interactive elements.

Saturation Impact

High saturation (97%) demands attention — brain processes ~50ms faster than desaturated variants.

Color Breakdown

Hue37°
Saturation97%
Lightness53%
Print Values (CMYK)
C0%
M45%
Y92%
K0%

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