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陶瓷红

#E16723
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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
Orange

Technical Specs

HEX#E16723
RGB225, 103, 35
HSL21°, 76%, 51%
CMYK0%, 70%, 91%, 0%

Visual Analysis

A mid-toned orange-red tone (H:21° S:76% L:51%) that is highly saturated, vibrant. It carries the brilliance of ceramic glaze, offering a distinctive presence in any palette.

Color Harmonies

Complementary
#E16723
#239FE1
Triadic
#E16723
#23E166
#6623E1
Analogous
#E12340
#E16723
#E1C523
Split-Complementary
#E16723
#23E1C5
#2340E1
Tint & Shade
#933B0B
#E16723
#E6A684

Design Applications

Brand & Identity

"陶瓷红" is particularly suited for luxury goods, fine dining, and heritage brands. Its specific tonal character (H:21° S:76%) 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. With 51% lightness, it offers versatile mid-range presence — suitable for card backgrounds, hover states, and decorative fills.

Digital & UI

In digital interfaces, consider using "陶瓷红" for warm CTAs, notification badges, and accent borders. With 51% 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.
3.41:1
AA AAA
Black Text Sample
The quick brown fox jumps.
6.17:1
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 21°), triggers energy and action. Warm colors advance visually, making elements feel prominent.

Visual Weight

Mid-range lightness (51%) creates balanced presence — works for text and interactive elements.

Saturation Impact

High saturation (76%) demands attention — brain processes ~50ms faster than desaturated variants.

Color Breakdown

Hue21°
Saturation76%
Lightness51%
Print Values (CMYK)
C0%
M70%
Y91%
K0%

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