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榴子红

#F1908C
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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#F1908C
RGB241, 144, 140
HSL2°, 78%, 75%
CMYK0%, 57%, 36%, 0%

Visual Analysis

A light and airy red tone (H:2° S:78% L:75%) that is highly saturated, vibrant. It carries the softness of silk, offering a distinctive presence in any palette.

Color Harmonies

Complementary
#F1908C
#8EEEF1
Triadic
#F1908C
#8EF191
#918EF1
Analogous
#F18EBC
#F1908C
#F1C38E
Split-Complementary
#F1908C
#8EF1C3
#8EBCF1
Tint & Shade
#F12E27
#F1908C
#FBEAEA

Design Applications

Brand & Identity

"榴子红" is particularly suited for luxury goods, fine dining, and heritage brands. Its specific tonal character (H:2° S:78%) 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 bright, 75% lightness makes it perfect for large surface areas — page backgrounds, modal overlays, and light-themed layouts.

Digital & UI

In digital interfaces, consider using "榴子红" for warm CTAs, notification badges, and accent borders. Its bright, 75% lightness makes it perfect for large surface areas — page backgrounds, modal overlays, and light-themed layouts.

Accessibility — WCAG Contrast

White Text Sample
The quick brown fox jumps.
2.31:1
AA AAA
Black Text Sample
The quick brown fox jumps.
9.11:1
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 2°), triggers energy and action. Warm colors advance visually, making elements feel prominent.

Visual Weight

At 75% lightness, feels lightweight and expansive — reduces perceived element weight by ~20%.

Saturation Impact

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

Color Breakdown

Hue2°
Saturation78%
Lightness75%
Print Values (CMYK)
C0%
M57%
Y36%
K0%

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