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貂紫

#5D3131
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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#5D3131
RGB93, 49, 49
HSL0°, 31%, 28%
CMYK36%, 81%, 64%, 54%

Visual Analysis

A deep and dark red tone (H:0° S:31% L:28%) that is moderately saturated, composed. It carries the luster of lacquerware, offering a distinctive presence in any palette.

Color Harmonies

Complementary
#5D3131
#315E5E
Triadic
#5D3131
#315E31
#31315E
Analogous
#5E3147
#5D3131
#5E4731
Split-Complementary
#5D3131
#315E47
#31475E
Tint & Shade
#1D0C0C
#5D3131
#946161

Design Applications

Brand & Identity

"貂紫" is particularly suited for luxury goods, fine dining, and heritage brands. Its specific tonal character (H:0° S:31%) 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 dark depth works best as a grounding element — headers, footers, or bold text on light backgrounds.

Digital & UI

In digital interfaces, consider using "貂紫" for warm CTAs, notification badges, and accent borders. Its dark depth works best as a grounding element — headers, footers, or bold text on light backgrounds.

Accessibility — WCAG Contrast

White Text Sample
The quick brown fox jumps.
10.77:1
AA AAA
Black Text Sample
The quick brown fox jumps.
1.95:1
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 0°), triggers energy and action. Warm colors advance visually, making elements feel prominent.

Visual Weight

At 28% lightness, carries substantial visual weight — adds perceived importance and gravity.

Saturation Impact

Moderate saturation (31%) balances engagement and comfort for extended viewing.

Color Breakdown

Hue0°
Saturation31%
Lightness28%
Print Values (CMYK)
C36%
M81%
Y64%
K54%

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