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淡咖啡

#945833
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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
Brown

Technical Specs

HEX#945833
RGB148, 88, 51
HSL23°, 49%, 39%
CMYK27%, 69%, 85%, 22%

Visual Analysis

A medium-dark orange-red tone (H:23° S:49% L:39%) that is distinctly saturated, vivid. It carries the warmth of earthenware, offering a distinctive presence in any palette.

Color Harmonies

Complementary
#945833
#336F94
Triadic
#945833
#339458
#583394
Analogous
#94333E
#945833
#948933
Split-Complementary
#945833
#339489
#333E94
Tint & Shade
#4D2A14
#945833
#BF8D6E

Design Applications

Brand & Identity

"淡咖啡" is particularly suited for luxury goods, fine dining, and heritage brands. Its specific tonal character (H:23° S:49%) 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. At 39% lightness, it balances visibility and subtlety — ideal for body text containers, sidebar accents, or secondary backgrounds.

Digital & UI

In digital interfaces, consider using "淡咖啡" for warm CTAs, notification badges, and accent borders. At 39% lightness, it balances visibility and subtlety — ideal for body text containers, sidebar accents, or secondary backgrounds.

Accessibility — WCAG Contrast

White Text Sample
The quick brown fox jumps.
5.67:1
AA AAA
Black Text Sample
The quick brown fox jumps.
3.70:1
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 23°), triggers energy and action. Warm colors advance visually, making elements feel prominent.

Visual Weight

Mid-range lightness (39%) creates balanced presence — works for text and interactive elements.

Saturation Impact

Moderate saturation (49%) balances engagement and comfort for extended viewing.

Color Breakdown

Hue23°
Saturation49%
Lightness39%
Print Values (CMYK)
C27%
M69%
Y85%
K22%

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