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火砖红

#CD6227
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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
Orange

Technical Specs

HEX#CD6227
RGB205, 98, 39
HSL21°, 68%, 48%
CMYK8%, 72%, 93%, 1%

Visual Analysis

A mid-toned orange-red tone (H:21° S:68% L:48%) that is highly saturated, vibrant. It carries the brilliance of ceramic glaze, offering a distinctive presence in any palette.

Color Harmonies

Complementary
#CD6227
#2793CE
Triadic
#CD6227
#27CE61
#6127CE
Analogous
#CE2740
#CD6227
#CEB527
Split-Complementary
#CD6227
#27CEB5
#2740CE
Tint & Shade
#7F3710
#CD6227
#DD9F7E

Design Applications

Brand & Identity

"火砖红" is particularly suited for luxury goods, fine dining, and heritage brands. Its specific tonal character (H:21° S:68%) 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 48% lightness, it balances visibility and subtlety — ideal for body text containers, sidebar accents, or secondary backgrounds.

Digital & UI

In digital interfaces, consider using "火砖红" for warm CTAs, notification badges, and accent borders. At 48% 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.
3.91:1
AA AAA
Black Text Sample
The quick brown fox jumps.
5.37:1
AA AAA

WCAG 2.1 requires ≥4.5:1 for AA and ≥7:1 for AAA. Best text color: black (#000).

Color Psychology

Color Temperature

Warm-toned (hue 21°), triggers energy and action. Warm colors advance visually, making elements feel prominent.

Visual Weight

Mid-range lightness (48%) creates balanced presence — works for text and interactive elements.

Saturation Impact

High saturation (68%) demands attention — brain processes ~50ms faster than desaturated variants.

Color Breakdown

Hue21°
Saturation68%
Lightness48%
Print Values (CMYK)
C8%
M72%
Y93%
K1%

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