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海军蓝

#346C9C
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Water Element
Winter · North · Wisdom & Depth
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
Water
Season
Winter
Direction
North
Symbolism
Wisdom & Depth
Color Class
Secondary Color (间色)
Category
Blue

Technical Specs

HEX#346C9C
RGB52, 108, 156
HSL208°, 50%, 41%
CMYK93%, 50%, 21%, 6%

Visual Analysis

A medium-dark blue tone (H:208° S:50% L:41%) that is distinctly saturated, vivid. It carries the warmth of earthenware, offering a distinctive presence in any palette.

Color Harmonies

Complementary
#346C9C
#9D6534
Triadic
#346C9C
#9D346C
#6C9D34
Analogous
#349D99
#346C9C
#34389D
Split-Complementary
#346C9C
#9D3438
#9D9934
Tint & Shade
#153856
#346C9C
#749EC3

Design Applications

Brand & Identity

"海军蓝" is particularly suited for technology, finance, and maritime brands. Its specific tonal character (H:208° S:50%) creates a distinctive brand identity that stands apart from generic color choices.

Interior & Spatial

In spatial design, this specific shade excels in modern offices, reading nooks, and coastal interiors. At 41% lightness, it balances visibility and subtlety — ideal for body text containers, sidebar accents, or secondary backgrounds.

Digital & UI

In digital interfaces, consider using "海军蓝" for navigation bars, links, and trust-building elements. At 41% 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.
5.57:1
AA AAA
Black Text Sample
The quick brown fox jumps.
3.77:1
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

Cool-toned (hue 208°), evokes calm and focus. Cool colors recede, creating depth.

Visual Weight

Mid-range lightness (41%) creates balanced presence — works for text and interactive elements.

Saturation Impact

Moderate saturation (50%) balances engagement and comfort for extended viewing.

Color Breakdown

Hue208°
Saturation50%
Lightness41%
Print Values (CMYK)
C93%
M50%
Y21%
K6%

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