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莱阳梨黄

#815F25
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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#815F25
RGB129, 95, 37
HSL38°, 55%, 33%
CMYK32%, 56%, 96%, 34%

Visual Analysis

A medium-dark orange-red tone (H:38° S:55% L:33%) that is distinctly saturated, vivid. It carries the warmth of earthenware, offering a distinctive presence in any palette.

Color Harmonies

Complementary
#815F25
#264882
Triadic
#815F25
#268260
#602682
Analogous
#823226
#815F25
#768226
Split-Complementary
#815F25
#267682
#322682
Tint & Shade
#37270C
#815F25
#BD9651

Design Applications

Brand & Identity

"莱阳梨黄" is particularly suited for luxury goods, fine dining, and heritage brands. Its specific tonal character (H:38° S:55%) 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 "莱阳梨黄" 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.
5.84:1
AA AAA
Black Text Sample
The quick brown fox jumps.
3.60:1
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 38°), 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

Moderate saturation (55%) balances engagement and comfort for extended viewing.

Color Breakdown

Hue38°
Saturation55%
Lightness33%
Print Values (CMYK)
C32%
M56%
Y96%
K34%

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