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青翠

#00E09E
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Water Element
Winter · North · Wisdom & Depth
Secondary Color (间色)

Cultural Resonance

A traditional Chinese color with historical roots. Source: "江赋".

A secondary color derived from blending primary colors, commonly seen in folk clothing and daily life.

Five Elements

Element
Water
Season
Spring
Direction
East
Symbolism
Growth & Vitality
Color Class
Secondary Color (间色)
Category
Cyan

Technical Specs

HEX#00E09E
RGB0, 224, 158
HSL162°, 100%, 44%
CMYK100%, 0%, 29%, 12%

Visual Analysis

A medium-dark teal tone (H:162° S:100% L:44%) that is intensely saturated, bold. It carries the brilliance of ceramic glaze, offering a distinctive presence in any palette.

Color Harmonies

Complementary
#00E09E
#E00043
Triadic
#00E09E
#9D00E0
#E09D00
Analogous
#00E02D
#00E09E
#00B4E0
Split-Complementary
#00E09E
#E000B4
#E02D00
Tint & Shade
#007A56
#00E09E
#51F6C4

Design Applications

Brand & Identity

"青翠" is particularly suited for technology, finance, and maritime brands. Its specific tonal character (H:162° S:100%) 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. 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 "青翠" for navigation bars, links, and trust-building elements. 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.
1.73:1
AA AAA
Black Text Sample
The quick brown fox jumps.
12.16:1
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 162°), evokes calm and focus. Cool colors recede, creating depth.

Visual Weight

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

Saturation Impact

High saturation (100%) demands attention — brain processes ~50ms faster than desaturated variants.

Color Breakdown

Hue162°
Saturation100%
Lightness44%
Print Values (CMYK)
C100%
M0%
Y29%
K12%

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