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可可棕

#652B1C
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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#652B1C
RGB101, 43, 28
HSL12°, 57%, 25%
CMYK33%, 89%, 92%, 48%

Visual Analysis

A deep and dark red tone (H:12° S:57% L:25%) that is distinctly saturated, vivid. It carries the luster of lacquerware, offering a distinctive presence in any palette.

Color Harmonies

Complementary
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#1B5664
Triadic
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#1B642A
#2A1B64
Analogous
#641B31
#652B1C
#644E1B
Split-Complementary
#652B1C
#1B644E
#1B3164
Tint & Shade
#150804
#652B1C
#A9523D

Design Applications

Brand & Identity

"可可棕" is particularly suited for luxury goods, fine dining, and heritage brands. Its specific tonal character (H:12° S:57%) 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 "可可棕" 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.
10.96:1
AA AAA
Black Text Sample
The quick brown fox jumps.
1.92:1
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 12°), triggers energy and action. Warm colors advance visually, making elements feel prominent.

Visual Weight

At 25% lightness, carries substantial visual weight — adds perceived importance and gravity.

Saturation Impact

Moderate saturation (57%) balances engagement and comfort for extended viewing.

Color Breakdown

Hue12°
Saturation57%
Lightness25%
Print Values (CMYK)
C33%
M89%
Y92%
K48%

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