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淡茜红

#E77C8E
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Fire Element
Summer · South · Passion & Radiance
Primary Color (正色)

Cultural Resonance

A traditional Chinese color with historical roots. Modern nomenclature.

A primary color in the Five Elements system, used in imperial court rituals and ceremonial attire.

Five Elements

Element
Fire
Season
Summer
Direction
South
Symbolism
Passion & Civilization
Color Class
Primary Color (正色)
Category
Red

Technical Specs

HEX#E77C8E
RGB231, 124, 142
HSL350°, 69%, 70%
CMYK0%, 65%, 29%, 0%

Visual Analysis

A light and airy red tone (H:350° S:69% L:70%) 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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Triadic
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#8FE77E
#7E8FE7
Analogous
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#E77C8E
#E7A17E
Split-Complementary
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#7EE7A1
#7EC4E7
Tint & Shade
#E41B3C
#E77C8E
#F5D6DB

Design Applications

Brand & Identity

"淡茜红" is particularly suited for fashion, entertainment, and romance brands. Its specific tonal character (H:350° S:69%) 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. Its bright, 70% lightness makes it perfect for large surface areas — page backgrounds, modal overlays, and light-themed layouts.

Digital & UI

In digital interfaces, consider using "淡茜红" for promotional banners, like buttons, and expressive UI accents. Its bright, 70% 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.
2.74:1
AA AAA
Black Text Sample
The quick brown fox jumps.
7.67:1
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 350°), triggers energy and action. Warm colors advance visually, making elements feel prominent.

Visual Weight

At 70% lightness, feels lightweight and expansive — reduces perceived element weight by ~20%.

Saturation Impact

High saturation (69%) demands attention — brain processes ~50ms faster than desaturated variants.

Color Breakdown

Hue350°
Saturation69%
Lightness70%
Print Values (CMYK)
C0%
M65%
Y29%
K0%

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