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落霞红

#CF4813
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Fire Element
Summer · South · Passion & Radiance
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
Fire
Season
Late Summer
Direction
Center
Symbolism
Virtue & Inclusiveness
Color Class
Secondary Color (间色)
Category
Red

Technical Specs

HEX#CF4813
RGB207, 72, 19
HSL17°, 83%, 44%
CMYK4%, 82%, 99%, 0%

Visual Analysis

A medium-dark orange-red tone (H:17° S:83% L:44%) that is highly saturated, vibrant. It carries the brilliance of ceramic glaze, offering a distinctive presence in any palette.

Color Harmonies

Complementary
#CF4813
#1399CD
Triadic
#CF4813
#13CD48
#4813CD
Analogous
#CD133B
#CF4813
#CDA513
Split-Complementary
#CF4813
#13CDA5
#133BCD
Tint & Shade
#762504
#CF4813
#E68660

Design Applications

Brand & Identity

"落霞红" is particularly suited for luxury goods, fine dining, and heritage brands. Its specific tonal character (H:17° S:83%) 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 44% lightness, it balances visibility and subtlety — ideal for body text containers, sidebar accents, or secondary backgrounds.

Digital & UI

In digital interfaces, consider using "落霞红" for warm CTAs, notification badges, and accent borders. At 44% 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.
4.58:1
AA AAA
Black Text Sample
The quick brown fox jumps.
4.59:1
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 17°), triggers energy and action. Warm colors advance visually, making elements feel prominent.

Visual Weight

Mid-range lightness (44%) creates balanced presence — works for text and interactive elements.

Saturation Impact

High saturation (83%) demands attention — brain processes ~50ms faster than desaturated variants.

Color Breakdown

Hue17°
Saturation83%
Lightness44%
Print Values (CMYK)
C4%
M82%
Y99%
K0%

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