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烟红

#9D858F
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Fire Element
Summer · South · Passion & Radiance
Secondary Color (间色)

Cultural Resonance

"翠微泛樽绿,苔藓分烟红。"

—— 张为 《现代命名(无古籍依据)》
A secondary color derived from blending primary colors, commonly seen in folk clothing and daily life.

Five Elements

Element
Fire
Season
Summer
Direction
South
Symbolism
Passion & Civilization
Color Class
Secondary Color (间色)
Category
Red

Technical Specs

HEX#9D858F
RGB157, 133, 143
HSL335°, 11%, 57%
CMYK29%, 73%, 51%, 28%

Visual Analysis

A medium-light magenta tone (H:335° S:11% L:57%) that is subtly saturated, understated. It carries a texture reminiscent of polished stone, offering a distinctive presence in any palette.

Color Harmonies

Complementary
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#859D93
Triadic
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#8F9D85
#858F9D
Analogous
#9D859B
#9D858F
#9D8785
Split-Complementary
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#859D87
#859B9D
Tint & Shade
#724B5B
#9D858F
#C5C4C4

Design Applications

Brand & Identity

"烟红" is particularly suited for fashion, entertainment, and romance brands. Its specific tonal character (H:335° S:11%) creates a distinctive brand identity that stands apart from generic color choices.

Interior & Spatial

In spatial design, this specific shade excels in boutique spaces, vanity areas, and festive settings. With 57% lightness, it offers versatile mid-range presence — suitable for card backgrounds, hover states, and decorative fills.

Digital & UI

In digital interfaces, consider using "烟红" for promotional banners, like buttons, and expressive UI accents. With 57% lightness, it offers versatile mid-range presence — suitable for card backgrounds, hover states, and decorative fills.

Accessibility — WCAG Contrast

White Text Sample
The quick brown fox jumps.
3.40:1
AA AAA
Black Text Sample
The quick brown fox jumps.
6.19:1
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 335°), triggers energy and action. Warm colors advance visually, making elements feel prominent.

Visual Weight

Mid-range lightness (57%) creates balanced presence — works for text and interactive elements.

Saturation Impact

Low saturation (11%) reduces cognitive load — associated with professionalism in design research.

Color Breakdown

Hue335°
Saturation11%
Lightness57%
Print Values (CMYK)
C29%
M73%
Y51%
K28%

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