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翡翠色

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Water Element
Winter · North · Wisdom & Depth
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
Water
Season
Spring
Direction
East
Symbolism
Growth & Vitality
Color Class
Secondary Color (间色)
Category
Cyan

Technical Specs

HEX#3DE1AD
RGB61, 225, 173
HSL161°, 73%, 56%
CMYK73%, 0%, 23%, 12%

Visual Analysis

A medium-light teal tone (H:161° S:73% L:56%) 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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#E1AD3D
Analogous
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#3DC3E1
Split-Complementary
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#E13DC3
#E15B3D
Tint & Shade
#10A878
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#9BE8D0

Design Applications

Brand & Identity

"翡翠色" is particularly suited for technology, finance, and maritime brands. Its specific tonal character (H:161° S:73%) creates a distinctive brand identity that stands apart from generic color choices.

Interior & Spatial

In spatial design, this specific shade excels in modern offices, reading nooks, and coastal interiors. With 56% lightness, it offers versatile mid-range presence — suitable for card backgrounds, hover states, and decorative fills.

Digital & UI

In digital interfaces, consider using "翡翠色" for navigation bars, links, and trust-building elements. With 56% lightness, it offers versatile mid-range presence — suitable for card backgrounds, hover states, and decorative fills.

Accessibility — WCAG Contrast

White Text Sample
The quick brown fox jumps.
1.67:1
AA AAA
Black Text Sample
The quick brown fox jumps.
12.57:1
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

Cool-toned (hue 161°), evokes calm and focus. Cool colors recede, creating depth.

Visual Weight

Mid-range lightness (56%) creates balanced presence — works for text and interactive elements.

Saturation Impact

High saturation (73%) demands attention — brain processes ~50ms faster than desaturated variants.

Color Breakdown

Hue161°
Saturation73%
Lightness56%
Print Values (CMYK)
C73%
M0%
Y23%
K12%

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