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浅烙黄

#F9BD10
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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#F9BD10
RGB249, 189, 16
HSL45°, 95%, 52%
CMYK0%, 32%, 95%, 0%

Visual Analysis

A mid-toned amber tone (H:45° S:95% L:52%) that is intensely saturated, bold. It carries the brilliance of ceramic glaze, offering a distinctive presence in any palette.

Color Harmonies

Complementary
#F9BD10
#104AF9
Triadic
#F9BD10
#10F9BF
#BF10F9
Analogous
#F94A10
#F9BD10
#BFF910
Split-Complementary
#F9BD10
#10BFF9
#4A10F9
Tint & Shade
#A37A00
#F9BD10
#F4D67B

Design Applications

Brand & Identity

"浅烙黄" is particularly suited for organic food, wellness, and artisanal crafts. Its specific tonal character (H:45° S:95%) creates a distinctive brand identity that stands apart from generic color choices.

Interior & Spatial

In spatial design, this specific shade excels in sunlit kitchens and creative studios. With 52% lightness, it offers versatile mid-range presence — suitable for card backgrounds, hover states, and decorative fills.

Digital & UI

In digital interfaces, consider using "浅烙黄" for highlight labels, progress indicators, and warm gradients. With 52% 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.
1.71:1
AA AAA
Black Text Sample
The quick brown fox jumps.
12.31:1
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 45°), triggers energy and action. Warm colors advance visually, making elements feel prominent.

Visual Weight

Mid-range lightness (52%) creates balanced presence — works for text and interactive elements.

Saturation Impact

High saturation (95%) demands attention — brain processes ~50ms faster than desaturated variants.

Color Breakdown

Hue45°
Saturation95%
Lightness52%
Print Values (CMYK)
C0%
M32%
Y95%
K0%

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