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蜻蜓红

#F1441D
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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#F1441D
RGB241, 68, 29
HSL11°, 88%, 53%
CMYK0%, 81%, 84%, 0%

Visual Analysis

A mid-toned red tone (H:11° S:88% L:53%) that is intensely saturated, bold. It carries the brilliance of ceramic glaze, offering a distinctive presence in any palette.

Color Harmonies

Complementary
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#1ECAF1
Triadic
#F1441D
#1EF144
#441EF1
Analogous
#F11E60
#F1441D
#F1AE1E
Split-Complementary
#F1441D
#1EF1AE
#1E60F1
Tint & Shade
#A72002
#F1441D
#F09884

Design Applications

Brand & Identity

"蜻蜓红" is particularly suited for luxury goods, fine dining, and heritage brands. Its specific tonal character (H:11° S:88%) 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. With 53% lightness, it offers versatile mid-range presence — suitable for card backgrounds, hover states, and decorative fills.

Digital & UI

In digital interfaces, consider using "蜻蜓红" for warm CTAs, notification badges, and accent borders. With 53% 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.
3.76:1
AA AAA
Black Text Sample
The quick brown fox jumps.
5.58:1
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 11°), triggers energy and action. Warm colors advance visually, making elements feel prominent.

Visual Weight

Mid-range lightness (53%) creates balanced presence — works for text and interactive elements.

Saturation Impact

High saturation (88%) demands attention — brain processes ~50ms faster than desaturated variants.

Color Breakdown

Hue11°
Saturation88%
Lightness53%
Print Values (CMYK)
C0%
M81%
Y84%
K0%

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