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松花

#057748
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W
Water Element
Winter · North · Wisdom & Depth
Primary Color (正色)

Cultural Resonance

"轻如松花落金粉,浓似苔锦含碧滋。"

—— 李白 《古籍间接出处(唐代王建《设酒寄独孤少府》:“自看和酿一瓮松花酒”,以松花粉喻嫩黄绿色)》
A primary color in the Five Elements system, used in imperial court rituals and ceremonial attire.

Five Elements

Element
Water
Season
Spring
Direction
East
Symbolism
Growth & Vitality
Color Class
Primary Color (正色)
Category
Cyan

Technical Specs

HEX#057748
RGB5, 119, 72
HSL155°, 92%, 24%
CMYK96%, 0%, 39%, 53%

Visual Analysis

A deep and dark teal tone (H:155° S:92% L:24%) that is intensely saturated, bold. It carries the luster of lacquerware, offering a distinctive presence in any palette.

Color Harmonies

Complementary
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#760534
Triadic
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#470576
#764705
Analogous
#05760E
#057748
#056C76
Split-Complementary
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#76056C
#760E05
Tint & Shade
#001A0F
#057748
#14CC80

Design Applications

Brand & Identity

"松花" is particularly suited for ecological brands, health products, and botanical gardens. Its specific tonal character (H:155° S:92%) creates a distinctive brand identity that stands apart from generic color choices.

Interior & Spatial

In spatial design, this specific shade excels in conservatories, meditation rooms, and spa environments. Its dark depth works best as a grounding element — headers, footers, or bold text on light backgrounds.

Digital & UI

In digital interfaces, consider using "松花" for success states, growth indicators, and nature-themed apps. Its dark depth works best as a grounding element — headers, footers, or bold text on light backgrounds.

Accessibility — WCAG Contrast

White Text Sample
The quick brown fox jumps.
5.62:1
AA AAA
Black Text Sample
The quick brown fox jumps.
3.74:1
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

Cool-toned (hue 155°), evokes calm and focus. Cool colors recede, creating depth.

Visual Weight

At 24% lightness, carries substantial visual weight — adds perceived importance and gravity.

Saturation Impact

High saturation (92%) demands attention — brain processes ~50ms faster than desaturated variants.

Color Breakdown

Hue155°
Saturation92%
Lightness24%
Print Values (CMYK)
C96%
M0%
Y39%
K53%

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