HomeBrowse Traditional Colors
Earth ELEMENT

山鸡褐

#986524
Generate palette with this color →
E
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#986524
RGB152, 101, 36
HSL34°, 62%, 37%
CMYK27%, 60%, 97%, 21%

Visual Analysis

A medium-dark orange-red tone (H:34° S:62% L:37%) that is distinctly saturated, vivid. It carries the brilliance of ceramic glaze, offering a distinctive presence in any palette.

Color Harmonies

Complementary
#986524
#245799
Triadic
#986524
#249966
#662499
Analogous
#992C24
#986524
#919924
Split-Complementary
#986524
#249199
#2C2499
Tint & Shade
#4B300C
#986524
#CA9958

Design Applications

Brand & Identity

"山鸡褐" is particularly suited for luxury goods, fine dining, and heritage brands. Its specific tonal character (H:34° S:62%) 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. At 37% lightness, it balances visibility and subtlety — ideal for body text containers, sidebar accents, or secondary backgrounds.

Digital & UI

In digital interfaces, consider using "山鸡褐" for warm CTAs, notification badges, and accent borders. At 37% 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.
4.97:1
AA AAA
Black Text Sample
The quick brown fox jumps.
4.22:1
AA AAA

WCAG 2.1 requires ≥4.5:1 for AA and ≥7:1 for AAA. Best text color: white (#FFF).

Color Psychology

Color Temperature

Warm-toned (hue 34°), triggers energy and action. Warm colors advance visually, making elements feel prominent.

Visual Weight

Mid-range lightness (37%) creates balanced presence — works for text and interactive elements.

Saturation Impact

High saturation (62%) demands attention — brain processes ~50ms faster than desaturated variants.

Color Breakdown

Hue34°
Saturation62%
Lightness37%
Print Values (CMYK)
C27%
M60%
Y97%
K21%

More Earth · Orange Colors

紫瓯
#7C461E
棕黑
#7C4B00
莱阳梨黄
#815F25
蜴蜊绿
#835E1D
粽叶绿
#876818
灰绿
#8A6913
银灰
#918072
石莲褐
#92897B