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肉色

#F7C173
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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#F7C173
RGB247, 193, 115
HSL35°, 89%, 71%
CMYK0%, 32%, 52%, 0%

Visual Analysis

A light and airy orange-red tone (H:35° S:89% L:71%) that is intensely saturated, bold. It carries the softness of silk, offering a distinctive presence in any palette.

Color Harmonies

Complementary
#F7C173
#73AAF7
Triadic
#F7C173
#73F7C0
#C073F7
Analogous
#F77E73
#F7C173
#ECF773
Split-Complementary
#F7C173
#73ECF7
#7E73F7
Tint & Shade
#FE9706
#F7C173
#FAEBD6

Design Applications

Brand & Identity

"肉色" is particularly suited for luxury goods, fine dining, and heritage brands. Its specific tonal character (H:35° S:89%) 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. Its bright, 71% lightness makes it perfect for large surface areas — page backgrounds, modal overlays, and light-themed layouts.

Digital & UI

In digital interfaces, consider using "肉色" for warm CTAs, notification badges, and accent borders. Its bright, 71% lightness makes it perfect for large surface areas — page backgrounds, modal overlays, and light-themed layouts.

Accessibility — WCAG Contrast

White Text Sample
The quick brown fox jumps.
1.64:1
AA AAA
Black Text Sample
The quick brown fox jumps.
12.83:1
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 35°), triggers energy and action. Warm colors advance visually, making elements feel prominent.

Visual Weight

At 71% lightness, feels lightweight and expansive — reduces perceived element weight by ~20%.

Saturation Impact

High saturation (89%) demands attention — brain processes ~50ms faster than desaturated variants.

Color Breakdown

Hue35°
Saturation89%
Lightness71%
Print Values (CMYK)
C0%
M32%
Y52%
K0%

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