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松鼠灰

#4F4032
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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
Brown

Technical Specs

HEX#4F4032
RGB79, 64, 50
HSL29°, 22%, 25%
CMYK46%, 59%, 68%, 61%

Visual Analysis

A deep and dark orange-red tone (H:29° S:22% L:25%) that is subtly saturated, understated. It carries the luster of lacquerware, offering a distinctive presence in any palette.

Color Harmonies

Complementary
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#32404E
Triadic
#4F4032
#324E3F
#3F324E
Analogous
#4E3232
#4F4032
#4E4D32
Split-Complementary
#4F4032
#324E4D
#32324E
Tint & Shade
#110D09
#4F4032
#817265

Design Applications

Brand & Identity

"松鼠灰" is particularly suited for luxury goods, fine dining, and heritage brands. Its specific tonal character (H:29° S:22%) 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 dark depth works best as a grounding element — headers, footers, or bold text on light backgrounds.

Digital & UI

In digital interfaces, consider using "松鼠灰" for warm CTAs, notification badges, and accent borders. 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.
9.94:1
AA AAA
Black Text Sample
The quick brown fox jumps.
2.11:1
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 29°), triggers energy and action. Warm colors advance visually, making elements feel prominent.

Visual Weight

At 25% lightness, carries substantial visual weight — adds perceived importance and gravity.

Saturation Impact

Moderate saturation (22%) balances engagement and comfort for extended viewing.

Color Breakdown

Hue29°
Saturation22%
Lightness25%
Print Values (CMYK)
C46%
M59%
Y68%
K61%

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