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覆盆子红

#AC1F18
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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#AC1F18
RGB172, 31, 24
HSL3°, 76%, 38%
CMYK17%, 98%, 100%, 8%

Visual Analysis

A medium-dark red tone (H:3° S:76% L:38%) 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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#17A3AB
Triadic
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#17AB1F
#1F17AB
Analogous
#AB175A
#AC1F18
#AB6817
Split-Complementary
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#17AB68
#175AAB
Tint & Shade
#550A06
#AC1F18
#DB544D

Design Applications

Brand & Identity

"覆盆子红" is particularly suited for luxury goods, fine dining, and heritage brands. Its specific tonal character (H:3° S:76%) 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. At 38% lightness, it balances visibility and subtlety — ideal for body text containers, sidebar accents, or secondary backgrounds.

Digital & UI

In digital interfaces, consider using "覆盆子红" for warm CTAs, notification badges, and accent borders. At 38% 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.
7.09:1
AA AAA
Black Text Sample
The quick brown fox jumps.
2.96:1
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 3°), triggers energy and action. Warm colors advance visually, making elements feel prominent.

Visual Weight

Mid-range lightness (38%) creates balanced presence — works for text and interactive elements.

Saturation Impact

High saturation (76%) demands attention — brain processes ~50ms faster than desaturated variants.

Color Breakdown

Hue3°
Saturation76%
Lightness38%
Print Values (CMYK)
C17%
M98%
Y100%
K8%

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