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蟹蝥红

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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#B14B28
RGB177, 75, 40
HSL15°, 63%, 43%
CMYK18%, 80%, 92%, 7%

Visual Analysis

A medium-dark orange-red tone (H:15° S:63% L:43%) that is distinctly saturated, vivid. It carries the brilliance of ceramic glaze, offering a distinctive presence in any palette.

Color Harmonies

Complementary
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Triadic
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Analogous
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Split-Complementary
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Tint & Shade
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Design Applications

Brand & Identity

"蟹蝥红" is particularly suited for luxury goods, fine dining, and heritage brands. Its specific tonal character (H:15° S:63%) 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. At 43% lightness, it balances visibility and subtlety — ideal for body text containers, sidebar accents, or secondary backgrounds.

Digital & UI

In digital interfaces, consider using "蟹蝥红" for warm CTAs, notification badges, and accent borders. At 43% lightness, it balances visibility and subtlety — ideal for body text containers, sidebar accents, or secondary backgrounds.

Accessibility — WCAG Contrast

White Text Sample
The quick brown fox jumps.
5.38:1
AA AAA
Black Text Sample
The quick brown fox jumps.
3.91:1
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 15°), triggers energy and action. Warm colors advance visually, making elements feel prominent.

Visual Weight

Mid-range lightness (43%) creates balanced presence — works for text and interactive elements.

Saturation Impact

High saturation (63%) demands attention — brain processes ~50ms faster than desaturated variants.

Color Breakdown

Hue15°
Saturation63%
Lightness43%
Print Values (CMYK)
C18%
M80%
Y92%
K7%

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