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火山棕

#482522
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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#482522
RGB72, 37, 34
HSL5°, 36%, 21%
CMYK41%, 84%, 71%, 67%

Visual Analysis

A deep and dark red tone (H:5° S:36% L:21%) that is moderately saturated, composed. It carries the luster of lacquerware, offering a distinctive presence in any palette.

Color Harmonies

Complementary
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Triadic
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Analogous
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Split-Complementary
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Tint & Shade
#130807
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Design Applications

Brand & Identity

"火山棕" is particularly suited for luxury goods, fine dining, and heritage brands. Its specific tonal character (H:5° S:36%) 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 "火山棕" 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.
13.43:1
AA AAA
Black Text Sample
The quick brown fox jumps.
1.56:1
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 5°), triggers energy and action. Warm colors advance visually, making elements feel prominent.

Visual Weight

At 21% lightness, carries substantial visual weight — adds perceived importance and gravity.

Saturation Impact

Moderate saturation (36%) balances engagement and comfort for extended viewing.

Color Breakdown

Hue5°
Saturation36%
Lightness21%
Print Values (CMYK)
C41%
M84%
Y71%
K67%

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