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秋香色

#D9B611
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Earth Element
Late Summer · Center · Stability & Nourishment
Primary Color (正色)

Cultural Resonance

A traditional Chinese color with historical roots. Source: "红楼梦".

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

Five Elements

Element
Earth
Season
Late Summer
Direction
Center
Symbolism
Virtue & Inclusiveness
Color Class
Primary Color (正色)
Category
Yellow

Technical Specs

HEX#D9B611
RGB217, 182, 17
HSL50°, 85%, 46%
CMYK0%, 16%, 92%, 15%

Visual Analysis

A mid-toned amber tone (H:50° S:85% L:46%) 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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#1233D9
Triadic
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#12D9B8
#B812D9
Analogous
#D95412
#D9B611
#97D912
Split-Complementary
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#1297D9
#5412D9
Tint & Shade
#816C03
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#E9D467

Design Applications

Brand & Identity

"秋香色" is particularly suited for organic food, wellness, and artisanal crafts. Its specific tonal character (H:50° S:85%) 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. At 46% lightness, it balances visibility and subtlety — ideal for body text containers, sidebar accents, or secondary backgrounds.

Digital & UI

In digital interfaces, consider using "秋香色" for highlight labels, progress indicators, and warm gradients. At 46% 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.
1.97:1
AA AAA
Black Text Sample
The quick brown fox jumps.
10.65:1
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 50°), triggers energy and action. Warm colors advance visually, making elements feel prominent.

Visual Weight

Mid-range lightness (46%) creates balanced presence — works for text and interactive elements.

Saturation Impact

High saturation (85%) demands attention — brain processes ~50ms faster than desaturated variants.

Color Breakdown

Hue50°
Saturation85%
Lightness46%
Print Values (CMYK)
C0%
M16%
Y92%
K15%

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