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龟背黄

#826B48
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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
Brown

Technical Specs

HEX#826B48
RGB130, 107, 72
HSL36°, 29%, 40%
CMYK35%, 47%, 71%, 33%

Visual Analysis

A medium-dark orange-red tone (H:36° S:29% L:40%) that is moderately saturated, composed. It carries the warmth of earthenware, offering a distinctive presence in any palette.

Color Harmonies

Complementary
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#486084
Triadic
#826B48
#48846C
#6C4884
Analogous
#844E48
#826B48
#7E8448
Split-Complementary
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#487E84
#4E4884
Tint & Shade
#47371F
#826B48
#AC9D86

Design Applications

Brand & Identity

"龟背黄" is particularly suited for luxury goods, fine dining, and heritage brands. Its specific tonal character (H:36° S:29%) 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 40% lightness, it balances visibility and subtlety — ideal for body text containers, sidebar accents, or secondary backgrounds.

Digital & UI

In digital interfaces, consider using "龟背黄" for warm CTAs, notification badges, and accent borders. At 40% 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.
5.07:1
AA AAA
Black Text Sample
The quick brown fox jumps.
4.15:1
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 36°), triggers energy and action. Warm colors advance visually, making elements feel prominent.

Visual Weight

Mid-range lightness (40%) creates balanced presence — works for text and interactive elements.

Saturation Impact

Moderate saturation (29%) balances engagement and comfort for extended viewing.

Color Breakdown

Hue36°
Saturation29%
Lightness40%
Print Values (CMYK)
C35%
M47%
Y71%
K33%

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