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枫叶红

#C21F30
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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#C21F30
RGB194, 31, 48
HSL354°, 72%, 44%
CMYK10%, 96%, 82%, 2%

Visual Analysis

A medium-dark red tone (H:354° S:72% L:44%) 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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#1FC1B1
Triadic
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#30C11F
#1F30C1
Analogous
#C11F80
#C21F30
#C1601F
Split-Complementary
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#1FC160
#1F80C1
Tint & Shade
#6F0B15
#C21F30
#DC6A76

Design Applications

Brand & Identity

"枫叶红" is particularly suited for fashion, entertainment, and romance brands. Its specific tonal character (H:354° S:72%) creates a distinctive brand identity that stands apart from generic color choices.

Interior & Spatial

In spatial design, this specific shade excels in boutique spaces, vanity areas, and festive settings. At 44% lightness, it balances visibility and subtlety — ideal for body text containers, sidebar accents, or secondary backgrounds.

Digital & UI

In digital interfaces, consider using "枫叶红" for promotional banners, like buttons, and expressive UI accents. At 44% 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.
5.94:1
AA AAA
Black Text Sample
The quick brown fox jumps.
3.53:1
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

Warm-toned (hue 354°), triggers energy and action. Warm colors advance visually, making elements feel prominent.

Visual Weight

Mid-range lightness (44%) creates balanced presence — works for text and interactive elements.

Saturation Impact

High saturation (72%) demands attention — brain processes ~50ms faster than desaturated variants.

Color Breakdown

Hue354°
Saturation72%
Lightness44%
Print Values (CMYK)
C10%
M96%
Y82%
K2%

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