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古铜绿

#533C1B
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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#533C1B
RGB83, 60, 27
HSL35°, 51%, 22%
CMYK42%, 64%, 94%, 60%

Visual Analysis

A deep and dark orange-red tone (H:35° S:51% L:22%) that is distinctly saturated, vivid. It carries the luster of lacquerware, offering a distinctive presence in any palette.

Color Harmonies

Complementary
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#1B3355
Triadic
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#1B553D
#3D1B55
Analogous
#55201B
#533C1B
#50551B
Split-Complementary
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#1B5055
#201B55
Tint & Shade
#150E05
#533C1B
#97723F

Design Applications

Brand & Identity

"古铜绿" is particularly suited for luxury goods, fine dining, and heritage brands. Its specific tonal character (H:35° S:51%) 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 "古铜绿" 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.
10.34:1
AA AAA
Black Text Sample
The quick brown fox jumps.
2.03:1
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 35°), triggers energy and action. Warm colors advance visually, making elements feel prominent.

Visual Weight

At 22% lightness, carries substantial visual weight — adds perceived importance and gravity.

Saturation Impact

Moderate saturation (51%) balances engagement and comfort for extended viewing.

Color Breakdown

Hue35°
Saturation51%
Lightness22%
Print Values (CMYK)
C42%
M64%
Y94%
K60%

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