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乌梅紫

#1E131D
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Water Element
Winter · North · Wisdom & Depth
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
Water
Season
Winter
Direction
North
Symbolism
Wisdom & Depth
Color Class
Primary Color (正色)
Category
Black

Technical Specs

HEX#1E131D
RGB30, 19, 29
HSL305°, 22%, 10%
CMYK81%, 87%, 54%, 84%

Visual Analysis

A very dark, almost black purple tone (H:305° S:22% L:10%) that is subtly saturated, understated. It carries the luster of lacquerware, offering a distinctive presence in any palette.

Color Harmonies

Complementary
#1E131D
#141F15
Triadic
#1E131D
#1E1F14
#141E1F
Analogous
#1A141F
#1E131D
#1F1419
Split-Complementary
#1E131D
#191F14
#141F1A
Tint & Shade
#110910
#1E131D
#564354

Design Applications

Brand & Identity

"乌梅紫" is particularly suited for creative agencies, beauty brands, and cultural venues. Its specific tonal character (H:305° S:22%) creates a distinctive brand identity that stands apart from generic color choices.

Interior & Spatial

In spatial design, this specific shade excels in galleries, boutique hotels, and artistic lofts. Its dark depth works best as a grounding element — headers, footers, or bold text on light backgrounds.

Digital & UI

In digital interfaces, consider using "乌梅紫" for featured content, premium badges, and creative tool interfaces. 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.
18.01:1
AA AAA
Black Text Sample
The quick brown fox jumps.
1.17:1
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 305°), triggers energy and action. Warm colors advance visually, making elements feel prominent.

Visual Weight

At 10% lightness, carries substantial visual weight — adds perceived importance and gravity.

Saturation Impact

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

Color Breakdown

Hue305°
Saturation22%
Lightness10%
Print Values (CMYK)
C81%
M87%
Y54%
K84%

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