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螺甸紫

#74759B
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Water Element
Winter · North · Wisdom & Depth
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
Water
Season
Winter
Direction
North
Symbolism
Wisdom & Depth
Color Class
Secondary Color (间色)
Category
Blue

Technical Specs

HEX#74759B
RGB116, 117, 155
HSL238°, 16%, 53%
CMYK63%, 53%, 22%, 5%

Visual Analysis

A mid-toned blue tone (H:238° S:16% L:53%) that is subtly saturated, understated. It carries the warmth of earthenware, offering a distinctive presence in any palette.

Color Harmonies

Complementary
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#9A9974
Triadic
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#9A7475
#759A74
Analogous
#74889A
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#86749A
Split-Complementary
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#9A8674
#889A74
Tint & Shade
#3E406A
#74759B
#B6B6BE

Design Applications

Brand & Identity

"螺甸紫" is particularly suited for technology, finance, and maritime brands. Its specific tonal character (H:238° S:16%) 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 "螺甸紫" 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.
4.41:1
AA AAA
Black Text Sample
The quick brown fox jumps.
4.76:1
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 238°), 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

Low saturation (16%) reduces cognitive load — associated with professionalism in design research.

Color Breakdown

Hue238°
Saturation16%
Lightness53%
Print Values (CMYK)
C63%
M53%
Y22%
K5%

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