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飞燕草蓝

#0F59A4
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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
Winter
Direction
North
Symbolism
Wisdom & Depth
Color Class
Secondary Color (间色)
Category
Blue

Technical Specs

HEX#0F59A4
RGB15, 89, 164
HSL210°, 83%, 35%
CMYK100%, 65%, 11%, 1%

Visual Analysis

A medium-dark blue tone (H:210° S:83% L:35%) that is highly saturated, vibrant. It carries the brilliance of ceramic glaze, offering a distinctive presence in any palette.

Color Harmonies

Complementary
#0F59A4
#A3590F
Triadic
#0F59A4
#A30F59
#59A30F
Analogous
#0FA3A3
#0F59A4
#0F0FA3
Split-Complementary
#0F59A4
#A30F0F
#A3A30F
Tint & Shade
#03264A
#0F59A4
#388CE0

Design Applications

Brand & Identity

"飞燕草蓝" is particularly suited for technology, finance, and maritime brands. Its specific tonal character (H:210° S:83%) 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 35% lightness, it balances visibility and subtlety — ideal for body text containers, sidebar accents, or secondary backgrounds.

Digital & UI

In digital interfaces, consider using "飞燕草蓝" for navigation bars, links, and trust-building elements. At 35% 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.
7.03:1
AA AAA
Black Text Sample
The quick brown fox jumps.
2.99:1
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 210°), evokes calm and focus. Cool colors recede, creating depth.

Visual Weight

Mid-range lightness (35%) creates balanced presence — works for text and interactive elements.

Saturation Impact

High saturation (83%) demands attention — brain processes ~50ms faster than desaturated variants.

Color Breakdown

Hue210°
Saturation83%
Lightness35%
Print Values (CMYK)
C100%
M65%
Y11%
K1%

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