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风帆黄

#DC9123
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Earth Element
Late Summer · Center · Stability & Nourishment
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
Earth
Season
Late Summer
Direction
Center
Symbolism
Virtue & Inclusiveness
Color Class
Secondary Color (间色)
Category
Orange

Technical Specs

HEX#DC9123
RGB220, 145, 35
HSL36°, 73%, 50%
CMYK6%, 51%, 95%, 1%

Visual Analysis

A mid-toned orange-red tone (H:36° S:73% L:50%) 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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#226DDD
Triadic
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#22DD92
#9222DD
Analogous
#DD3522
#DC9123
#CADD22
Split-Complementary
#DC9123
#22CADD
#3522DD
Tint & Shade
#8C590D
#DC9123
#E3BC82

Design Applications

Brand & Identity

"风帆黄" is particularly suited for luxury goods, fine dining, and heritage brands. Its specific tonal character (H:36° S:73%) 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 50% lightness, it offers versatile mid-range presence — suitable for card backgrounds, hover states, and decorative fills.

Digital & UI

In digital interfaces, consider using "风帆黄" for warm CTAs, notification badges, and accent borders. With 50% 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.
2.59:1
AA AAA
Black Text Sample
The quick brown fox jumps.
8.12:1
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 36°), triggers energy and action. Warm colors advance visually, making elements feel prominent.

Visual Weight

Mid-range lightness (50%) 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

Hue36°
Saturation73%
Lightness50%
Print Values (CMYK)
C6%
M51%
Y95%
K1%

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