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洋水仙红

#F4C7BA
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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#F4C7BA
RGB244, 199, 186
HSL13°, 73%, 84%
CMYK0%, 31%, 24%, 0%

Visual Analysis

A light and airy red tone (H:13° S:73% L:84%) that is highly saturated, vibrant. It carries the softness of silk, 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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#B8F4E3
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Tint & Shade
#EF7857
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#FAEEEA

Design Applications

Brand & Identity

"洋水仙红" is particularly suited for luxury goods, fine dining, and heritage brands. Its specific tonal character (H:13° S:73%) 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. Its bright, 84% lightness makes it perfect for large surface areas — page backgrounds, modal overlays, and light-themed layouts.

Digital & UI

In digital interfaces, consider using "洋水仙红" for warm CTAs, notification badges, and accent borders. Its bright, 84% lightness makes it perfect for large surface areas — page backgrounds, modal overlays, and light-themed layouts.

Accessibility — WCAG Contrast

White Text Sample
The quick brown fox jumps.
1.53:1
AA AAA
Black Text Sample
The quick brown fox jumps.
13.73:1
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 13°), triggers energy and action. Warm colors advance visually, making elements feel prominent.

Visual Weight

At 84% lightness, feels lightweight and expansive — reduces perceived element weight by ~20%.

Saturation Impact

High saturation (73%) demands attention — brain processes ~50ms faster than desaturated variants.

Color Breakdown

Hue13°
Saturation73%
Lightness84%
Print Values (CMYK)
C0%
M31%
Y24%
K0%

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