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鹅冠红

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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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RGB209, 26, 45
HSL354°, 78%, 46%
CMYK1%, 95%, 82%, 0%

Visual Analysis

A mid-toned red tone (H:354° S:78% L:46%) 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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Analogous
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Split-Complementary
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Tint & Shade
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Design Applications

Brand & Identity

"鹅冠红" is particularly suited for fashion, entertainment, and romance brands. Its specific tonal character (H:354° S:78%) 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. At 46% lightness, it balances visibility and subtlety — ideal for body text containers, sidebar accents, or secondary backgrounds.

Digital & UI

In digital interfaces, consider using "鹅冠红" for promotional banners, like buttons, and expressive UI accents. At 46% 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.
5.39:1
AA AAA
Black Text Sample
The quick brown fox jumps.
3.90:1
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 354°), triggers energy and action. Warm colors advance visually, making elements feel prominent.

Visual Weight

Mid-range lightness (46%) creates balanced presence — works for text and interactive elements.

Saturation Impact

High saturation (78%) demands attention — brain processes ~50ms faster than desaturated variants.

Color Breakdown

Hue354°
Saturation78%
Lightness46%
Print Values (CMYK)
C1%
M95%
Y82%
K0%

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