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葡萄酱紫

#5A1216
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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#5A1216
RGB90, 18, 22
HSL357°, 67%, 21%
CMYK35%, 100%, 80%, 54%

Visual Analysis

A deep and dark red tone (H:357° S:67% L:21%) that is highly saturated, vibrant. It carries the luster of lacquerware, offering a distinctive presence in any palette.

Color Harmonies

Complementary
#5A1216
#125956
Triadic
#5A1216
#155912
#121559
Analogous
#591239
#5A1216
#593212
Split-Complementary
#5A1216
#125932
#123959
Tint & Shade
#170304
#5A1216
#A42D33

Design Applications

Brand & Identity

"葡萄酱紫" is particularly suited for fashion, entertainment, and romance brands. Its specific tonal character (H:357° S:67%) creates a distinctive brand identity that stands apart from generic color choices.

Interior & Spatial

In spatial design, this specific shade excels in boutique spaces, vanity areas, and festive settings. Its dark depth works best as a grounding element — headers, footers, or bold text on light backgrounds.

Digital & UI

In digital interfaces, consider using "葡萄酱紫" for promotional banners, like buttons, and expressive UI accents. Its dark depth works best as a grounding element — headers, footers, or bold text on light backgrounds.

Accessibility — WCAG Contrast

White Text Sample
The quick brown fox jumps.
13.70:1
AA AAA
Black Text Sample
The quick brown fox jumps.
1.53:1
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 357°), triggers energy and action. Warm colors advance visually, making elements feel prominent.

Visual Weight

At 21% lightness, carries substantial visual weight — adds perceived importance and gravity.

Saturation Impact

High saturation (67%) demands attention — brain processes ~50ms faster than desaturated variants.

Color Breakdown

Hue357°
Saturation67%
Lightness21%
Print Values (CMYK)
C35%
M100%
Y80%
K54%

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