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亚丁绿

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Water Element
Winter · North · Wisdom & Depth
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
Water
Season
Spring
Direction
East
Symbolism
Growth & Vitality
Color Class
Secondary Color (间色)
Category
Cyan

Technical Specs

HEX#428675
RGB66, 134, 117
HSL165°, 34%, 39%
CMYK88%, 24%, 61%, 9%

Visual Analysis

A medium-dark teal tone (H:165° S:34% L:39%) that is moderately saturated, composed. It carries the warmth of earthenware, offering a distinctive presence in any palette.

Color Harmonies

Complementary
#428675
#854253
Triadic
#428675
#744285
#857442
Analogous
#428553
#428675
#427485
Split-Complementary
#428675
#854274
#855342
Tint & Shade
#1B463B
#428675
#7DB0A3

Design Applications

Brand & Identity

"亚丁绿" is particularly suited for technology, finance, and maritime brands. Its specific tonal character (H:165° S:34%) creates a distinctive brand identity that stands apart from generic color choices.

Interior & Spatial

In spatial design, this specific shade excels in modern offices, reading nooks, and coastal interiors. At 39% lightness, it balances visibility and subtlety — ideal for body text containers, sidebar accents, or secondary backgrounds.

Digital & UI

In digital interfaces, consider using "亚丁绿" for navigation bars, links, and trust-building elements. At 39% 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.
4.29:1
AA AAA
Black Text Sample
The quick brown fox jumps.
4.90:1
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

Cool-toned (hue 165°), evokes calm and focus. Cool colors recede, creating depth.

Visual Weight

Mid-range lightness (39%) creates balanced presence — works for text and interactive elements.

Saturation Impact

Moderate saturation (34%) balances engagement and comfort for extended viewing.

Color Breakdown

Hue165°
Saturation34%
Lightness39%
Print Values (CMYK)
C88%
M24%
Y61%
K9%

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