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笋皮棕

#732E12
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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#732E12
RGB115, 46, 18
HSL17°, 73%, 26%
CMYK30%, 89%, 100%, 39%

Visual Analysis

A deep and dark orange-red tone (H:17° S:73% L:26%) that is highly saturated, vibrant. It carries the luster of lacquerware, offering a distinctive presence in any palette.

Color Harmonies

Complementary
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#125773
Triadic
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#12732D
#2D1273
Analogous
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Split-Complementary
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#12735E
#122773
Tint & Shade
#1C0A03
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#BF552B

Design Applications

Brand & Identity

"笋皮棕" is particularly suited for luxury goods, fine dining, and heritage brands. Its specific tonal character (H:17° S:73%) 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 "笋皮棕" 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.
9.87:1
AA AAA
Black Text Sample
The quick brown fox jumps.
2.13:1
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 17°), triggers energy and action. Warm colors advance visually, making elements feel prominent.

Visual Weight

At 26% lightness, carries substantial visual weight — adds perceived importance and gravity.

Saturation Impact

High saturation (73%) demands attention — brain processes ~50ms faster than desaturated variants.

Color Breakdown

Hue17°
Saturation73%
Lightness26%
Print Values (CMYK)
C30%
M89%
Y100%
K39%

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