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茄皮紫

#2D0C13
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Water Element
Winter · North · Wisdom & Depth
Primary Color (正色)

Cultural Resonance

A traditional Chinese color with historical roots. Source: "饮流斋说瓷".

A primary color in the Five Elements system, used in imperial court rituals and ceremonial attire.

Five Elements

Element
Water
Season
Summer
Direction
South
Symbolism
Passion & Civilization
Color Class
Primary Color (正色)
Category
Black

Technical Specs

HEX#2D0C13
RGB45, 12, 19
HSL347°, 58%, 11%
CMYK58%, 90%, 63%, 83%

Visual Analysis

A very dark, almost black red tone (H:347° S:58% L:11%) that is distinctly saturated, vivid. It carries the luster of lacquerware, offering a distinctive presence in any palette.

Color Harmonies

Complementary
#2D0C13
#0C2C25
Triadic
#2D0C13
#132C0C
#0C132C
Analogous
#2C0C23
#2D0C13
#2C150C
Split-Complementary
#2D0C13
#0C2C15
#0C232C
Tint & Shade
#150408
#2D0C13
#75293A

Design Applications

Brand & Identity

"茄皮紫" is particularly suited for fashion, entertainment, and romance brands. Its specific tonal character (H:347° S:58%) 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 "茄皮紫" 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.
17.89:1
AA AAA
Black Text Sample
The quick brown fox jumps.
1.17:1
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 347°), triggers energy and action. Warm colors advance visually, making elements feel prominent.

Visual Weight

At 11% lightness, carries substantial visual weight — adds perceived importance and gravity.

Saturation Impact

Moderate saturation (58%) balances engagement and comfort for extended viewing.

Color Breakdown

Hue347°
Saturation58%
Lightness11%
Print Values (CMYK)
C58%
M90%
Y63%
K83%

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