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火岩棕

#863020
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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#863020
RGB134, 48, 32
HSL9°, 61%, 33%
CMYK27%, 91%, 95%, 28%

Visual Analysis

A medium-dark red tone (H:9° S:61% L:33%) that is distinctly saturated, vivid. It carries the brilliance of ceramic glaze, offering a distinctive presence in any palette.

Color Harmonies

Complementary
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#217887
Triadic
#863020
#218730
#302187
Analogous
#872145
#863020
#876421
Split-Complementary
#863020
#218764
#214587
Tint & Shade
#39110A
#863020
#C45C4A

Design Applications

Brand & Identity

"火岩棕" is particularly suited for luxury goods, fine dining, and heritage brands. Its specific tonal character (H:9° S:61%) 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 33% lightness, it balances visibility and subtlety — ideal for body text containers, sidebar accents, or secondary backgrounds.

Digital & UI

In digital interfaces, consider using "火岩棕" for warm CTAs, notification badges, and accent borders. At 33% 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.
8.55:1
AA AAA
Black Text Sample
The quick brown fox jumps.
2.46:1
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 9°), triggers energy and action. Warm colors advance visually, making elements feel prominent.

Visual Weight

At 33% lightness, carries substantial visual weight — adds perceived importance and gravity.

Saturation Impact

High saturation (61%) demands attention — brain processes ~50ms faster than desaturated variants.

Color Breakdown

Hue9°
Saturation61%
Lightness33%
Print Values (CMYK)
C27%
M91%
Y95%
K28%

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