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妃色

#ED5736
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F
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#ED5736
RGB237, 87, 54
HSL11°, 84%, 57%
CMYK0%, 63%, 77%, 7%

Visual Analysis

A medium-light red tone (H:11° S:84% L:57%) that is highly saturated, vibrant. It carries the brilliance of ceramic glaze, offering a distinctive presence in any palette.

Color Harmonies

Complementary
#ED5736
#35CCED
Triadic
#ED5736
#35ED57
#5735ED
Analogous
#ED3570
#ED5736
#EDB335
Split-Complementary
#ED5736
#35EDB3
#3570ED
Tint & Shade
#B72606
#ED5736
#F0A999

Design Applications

Brand & Identity

"妃色" is particularly suited for luxury goods, fine dining, and heritage brands. Its specific tonal character (H:11° S:84%) 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. With 57% lightness, it offers versatile mid-range presence — suitable for card backgrounds, hover states, and decorative fills.

Digital & UI

In digital interfaces, consider using "妃色" for warm CTAs, notification badges, and accent borders. With 57% 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.
3.49:1
AA AAA
Black Text Sample
The quick brown fox jumps.
6.02:1
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

Warm-toned (hue 11°), triggers energy and action. Warm colors advance visually, making elements feel prominent.

Visual Weight

Mid-range lightness (57%) creates balanced presence — works for text and interactive elements.

Saturation Impact

High saturation (84%) demands attention — brain processes ~50ms faster than desaturated variants.

Color Breakdown

Hue11°
Saturation84%
Lightness57%
Print Values (CMYK)
C0%
M63%
Y77%
K7%

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