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蒽油绿

#373834
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Metal Element
Autumn · West · Precision & Clarity
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
Metal
Season
Autumn
Direction
West
Symbolism
Solemnity & Restraint
Color Class
Secondary Color (间色)
Category
Gray

Technical Specs

HEX#373834
RGB55, 56, 52
HSL75°, 4%, 21%
CMYK68%, 56%, 60%, 66%

Visual Analysis

A deep and dark yellow-green tone (H:75° S:4% L:21%) that is nearly achromatic, muted. It carries a texture reminiscent of polished stone, offering a distinctive presence in any palette.

Color Harmonies

Complementary
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#343338
Triadic
#373834
#333738
#383337
Analogous
#383733
#373834
#343833
Split-Complementary
#373834
#333438
#373338
Tint & Shade
#0E0F0B
#373834
#696969

Design Applications

Brand & Identity

"蒽油绿" is particularly suited for organic food, wellness, and artisanal crafts. Its specific tonal character (H:75° S:4%) creates a distinctive brand identity that stands apart from generic color choices.

Interior & Spatial

In spatial design, this specific shade excels in sunlit kitchens and creative studios. Its dark depth works best as a grounding element — headers, footers, or bold text on light backgrounds.

Digital & UI

In digital interfaces, consider using "蒽油绿" for highlight labels, progress indicators, and warm gradients. 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.
11.81:1
AA AAA
Black Text Sample
The quick brown fox jumps.
1.78:1
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

Transitional tone (hue 75°), balanced between warm and cool, psychologically versatile.

Visual Weight

At 21% lightness, carries substantial visual weight — adds perceived importance and gravity.

Saturation Impact

Low saturation (4%) reduces cognitive load — associated with professionalism in design research.

Color Breakdown

Hue75°
Saturation4%
Lightness21%
Print Values (CMYK)
C68%
M56%
Y60%
K66%

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