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夕阳红

#DE2A18
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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#DE2A18
RGB222, 42, 24
HSL5°, 80%, 48%
CMYK0%, 90%, 90%, 0%

Visual Analysis

A mid-toned red tone (H:5° S:80% L:48%) that is highly saturated, vibrant. It carries the brilliance of ceramic glaze, offering a distinctive presence in any palette.

Color Harmonies

Complementary
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#18CCDC
Triadic
#DE2A18
#18DC29
#2918DC
Analogous
#DC186A
#DE2A18
#DC8B18
Split-Complementary
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#18DC8B
#186ADC
Tint & Shade
#881207
#DE2A18
#E77E74

Design Applications

Brand & Identity

"夕阳红" is particularly suited for luxury goods, fine dining, and heritage brands. Its specific tonal character (H:5° S:80%) 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 48% lightness, it balances visibility and subtlety — ideal for body text containers, sidebar accents, or secondary backgrounds.

Digital & UI

In digital interfaces, consider using "夕阳红" for warm CTAs, notification badges, and accent borders. At 48% 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.
4.72:1
AA AAA
Black Text Sample
The quick brown fox jumps.
4.45:1
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 5°), triggers energy and action. Warm colors advance visually, making elements feel prominent.

Visual Weight

Mid-range lightness (48%) creates balanced presence — works for text and interactive elements.

Saturation Impact

High saturation (80%) demands attention — brain processes ~50ms faster than desaturated variants.

Color Breakdown

Hue5°
Saturation80%
Lightness48%
Print Values (CMYK)
C0%
M90%
Y90%
K0%

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