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飞泉绿

#497568
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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#497568
RGB73, 117, 104
HSL162°, 23%, 37%
CMYK82%, 32%, 60%, 20%

Visual Analysis

A medium-dark teal tone (H:162° S:23% L:37%) that is subtly saturated, understated. It carries the warmth of earthenware, offering a distinctive presence in any palette.

Color Harmonies

Complementary
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#744956
Triadic
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#674974
#746749
Analogous
#497451
#497568
#496B74
Split-Complementary
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#74496B
#745149
Tint & Shade
#1D3A31
#497568
#83A097

Design Applications

Brand & Identity

"飞泉绿" is particularly suited for technology, finance, and maritime brands. Its specific tonal character (H:162° S:23%) 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. At 37% lightness, it balances visibility and subtlety — ideal for body text containers, sidebar accents, or secondary backgrounds.

Digital & UI

In digital interfaces, consider using "飞泉绿" for navigation bars, links, and trust-building elements. At 37% 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.
5.21:1
AA AAA
Black Text Sample
The quick brown fox jumps.
4.03:1
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

Cool-toned (hue 162°), evokes calm and focus. Cool colors recede, creating depth.

Visual Weight

Mid-range lightness (37%) creates balanced presence — works for text and interactive elements.

Saturation Impact

Moderate saturation (23%) balances engagement and comfort for extended viewing.

Color Breakdown

Hue162°
Saturation23%
Lightness37%
Print Values (CMYK)
C82%
M32%
Y60%
K20%

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