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孔雀蓝

#4994C4
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Water Element
Winter · North · Wisdom & Depth
Secondary Color (间色)

Cultural Resonance

"法蓝、法翠二色,旧惟成窑有,翡翠最佳。"

—— 张九钺 《古籍间接出处(清代《南窑笔记》记载“法蓝、法翠”釉色,孔雀蓝为其别称)》
A secondary color derived from blending primary colors, commonly seen in folk clothing and daily life.

Five Elements

Element
Water
Season
Winter
Direction
North
Symbolism
Wisdom & Depth
Color Class
Secondary Color (间色)
Category
Blue

Technical Specs

HEX#4994C4
RGB73, 148, 196
HSL203°, 51%, 53%
CMYK92%, 0%, 28%, 0%

Visual Analysis

A mid-toned blue tone (H:203° S:51% L:53%) that is distinctly saturated, vivid. It carries the warmth of earthenware, offering a distinctive presence in any palette.

Color Harmonies

Complementary
#4994C4
#C4794A
Triadic
#4994C4
#C44A95
#95C44A
Analogous
#4AC4B6
#4994C4
#4A58C4
Split-Complementary
#4994C4
#C44A58
#C4B64A
Tint & Shade
#216087
#4994C4
#9EC1D6

Design Applications

Brand & Identity

"孔雀蓝" is particularly suited for technology, finance, and maritime brands. Its specific tonal character (H:203° S:51%) creates a distinctive brand identity that stands apart from generic color choices.

Interior & Spatial

In spatial design, this specific shade excels in modern offices, reading nooks, and coastal interiors. With 53% lightness, it offers versatile mid-range presence — suitable for card backgrounds, hover states, and decorative fills.

Digital & UI

In digital interfaces, consider using "孔雀蓝" for navigation bars, links, and trust-building elements. With 53% lightness, it offers versatile mid-range presence — suitable for card backgrounds, hover states, and decorative fills.

Accessibility — WCAG Contrast

White Text Sample
The quick brown fox jumps.
3.32:1
AA AAA
Black Text Sample
The quick brown fox jumps.
6.32:1
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

Cool-toned (hue 203°), evokes calm and focus. Cool colors recede, creating depth.

Visual Weight

Mid-range lightness (53%) creates balanced presence — works for text and interactive elements.

Saturation Impact

Moderate saturation (51%) balances engagement and comfort for extended viewing.

Color Breakdown

Hue203°
Saturation51%
Lightness53%
Print Values (CMYK)
C92%
M0%
Y28%
K0%

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