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古铜褐

#5C3719
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Metal Element
Autumn · West · Precision & Clarity
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
Metal
Season
Late Summer
Direction
Center
Symbolism
Virtue & Inclusiveness
Color Class
Secondary Color (间色)
Category
Orange

Technical Specs

HEX#5C3719
RGB92, 55, 25
HSL27°, 57%, 23%
CMYK37%, 74%, 96%, 55%

Visual Analysis

A deep and dark orange-red tone (H:27° S:57% L:23%) that is distinctly saturated, vivid. It carries the luster of lacquerware, offering a distinctive presence in any palette.

Color Harmonies

Complementary
#5C3719
#193E5C
Triadic
#5C3719
#195C37
#37195C
Analogous
#5C191D
#5C3719
#5C5919
Split-Complementary
#5C3719
#195C59
#191D5C
Tint & Shade
#150C04
#5C3719
#A1683A

Design Applications

Brand & Identity

"古铜褐" is particularly suited for luxury goods, fine dining, and heritage brands. Its specific tonal character (H:27° S:57%) 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. Its dark depth works best as a grounding element — headers, footers, or bold text on light backgrounds.

Digital & UI

In digital interfaces, consider using "古铜褐" for warm CTAs, notification badges, and accent borders. Its dark depth works best as a grounding element — headers, footers, or bold text on light backgrounds.

Accessibility — WCAG Contrast

White Text Sample
The quick brown fox jumps.
10.42:1
AA AAA
Black Text Sample
The quick brown fox jumps.
2.02:1
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 27°), triggers energy and action. Warm colors advance visually, making elements feel prominent.

Visual Weight

At 23% lightness, carries substantial visual weight — adds perceived importance and gravity.

Saturation Impact

Moderate saturation (57%) balances engagement and comfort for extended viewing.

Color Breakdown

Hue27°
Saturation57%
Lightness23%
Print Values (CMYK)
C37%
M74%
Y96%
K55%