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淡桃红

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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

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RGB246, 206, 193
HSL15°, 75%, 86%
CMYK0%, 28%, 22%, 0%

Visual Analysis

A very pale, near white orange-red tone (H:15° S:75% L:86%) that is highly saturated, vibrant. 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

"淡桃红" is particularly suited for luxury goods, fine dining, and heritage brands. Its specific tonal character (H:15° S:75%) 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, 86% lightness makes it perfect for large surface areas — page backgrounds, modal overlays, and light-themed layouts.

Digital & UI

In digital interfaces, consider using "淡桃红" for warm CTAs, notification badges, and accent borders. Its bright, 86% 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.
1.45:1
AA AAA
Black Text Sample
The quick brown fox jumps.
14.52:1
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 15°), triggers energy and action. Warm colors advance visually, making elements feel prominent.

Visual Weight

At 86% lightness, feels lightweight and expansive — reduces perceived element weight by ~20%.

Saturation Impact

High saturation (75%) demands attention — brain processes ~50ms faster than desaturated variants.

Color Breakdown

Hue15°
Saturation75%
Lightness86%
Print Values (CMYK)
C0%
M28%
Y22%
K0%

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