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山茶红

#ED556A
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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#ED556A
RGB237, 85, 106
HSL352°, 81%, 63%
CMYK0%, 78%, 44%, 0%

Visual Analysis

A medium-light red tone (H:352° S:81% L:63%) that is highly saturated, vibrant. It carries the brilliance of ceramic glaze, offering a distinctive presence in any palette.

Color Harmonies

Complementary
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Triadic
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Analogous
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Split-Complementary
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Tint & Shade
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Design Applications

Brand & Identity

"山茶红" is particularly suited for fashion, entertainment, and romance brands. Its specific tonal character (H:352° S:81%) 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. With 63% lightness, it offers versatile mid-range presence — suitable for card backgrounds, hover states, and decorative fills.

Digital & UI

In digital interfaces, consider using "山茶红" for promotional banners, like buttons, and expressive UI accents. With 63% 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.
3.44:1
AA AAA
Black Text Sample
The quick brown fox jumps.
6.11:1
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 352°), triggers energy and action. Warm colors advance visually, making elements feel prominent.

Visual Weight

Mid-range lightness (63%) creates balanced presence — works for text and interactive elements.

Saturation Impact

High saturation (81%) demands attention — brain processes ~50ms faster than desaturated variants.

Color Breakdown

Hue352°
Saturation81%
Lightness63%
Print Values (CMYK)
C0%
M78%
Y44%
K0%

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