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金鱼紫

#500A16
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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#500A16
RGB80, 10, 22
HSL350°, 78%, 18%
CMYK38%, 100%, 81%, 61%

Visual Analysis

A deep and dark red tone (H:350° S:78% L:18%) that is highly saturated, vibrant. 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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#16520A
#0A1652
Analogous
#520A3A
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#52220A
Split-Complementary
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#0A5222
#0A3A52
Tint & Shade
#180205
#500A16
#A31F35

Design Applications

Brand & Identity

"金鱼紫" is particularly suited for fashion, entertainment, and romance brands. Its specific tonal character (H:350° S:78%) creates a distinctive brand identity that stands apart from generic color choices.

Interior & Spatial

In spatial design, this specific shade excels in boutique spaces, vanity areas, and festive settings. Its dark depth works best as a grounding element — headers, footers, or bold text on light backgrounds.

Digital & UI

In digital interfaces, consider using "金鱼紫" for promotional banners, like buttons, and expressive UI accents. 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.
15.04:1
AA AAA
Black Text Sample
The quick brown fox jumps.
1.40:1
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 350°), triggers energy and action. Warm colors advance visually, making elements feel prominent.

Visual Weight

At 18% lightness, carries substantial visual weight — adds perceived importance and gravity.

Saturation Impact

High saturation (78%) demands attention — brain processes ~50ms faster than desaturated variants.

Color Breakdown

Hue350°
Saturation78%
Lightness18%
Print Values (CMYK)
C38%
M100%
Y81%
K61%

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