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鷃蓝

#144A74
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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
Winter
Direction
North
Symbolism
Wisdom & Depth
Color Class
Secondary Color (间色)
Category
Blue

Technical Specs

HEX#144A74
RGB20, 74, 116
HSL206°, 71%, 27%
CMYK100%, 68%, 32%, 20%

Visual Analysis

A deep and dark blue tone (H:206° S:71% L:27%) that is highly saturated, vibrant. It carries the luster of lacquerware, offering a distinctive presence in any palette.

Color Harmonies

Complementary
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#763E14
Triadic
#144A74
#76144B
#4B7614
Analogous
#14766F
#144A74
#141A76
Split-Complementary
#144A74
#76141A
#766F14
Tint & Shade
#031420
#144A74
#2F82C1

Design Applications

Brand & Identity

"鷃蓝" is particularly suited for technology, finance, and maritime brands. Its specific tonal character (H:206° S:71%) 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. Its dark depth works best as a grounding element — headers, footers, or bold text on light backgrounds.

Digital & UI

In digital interfaces, consider using "鷃蓝" for navigation bars, links, and trust-building elements. Its dark depth works best as a grounding element — headers, footers, or bold text on light backgrounds.

Accessibility — WCAG Contrast

White Text Sample
The quick brown fox jumps.
9.29:1
AA AAA
Black Text Sample
The quick brown fox jumps.
2.26:1
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

Cool-toned (hue 206°), evokes calm and focus. Cool colors recede, creating depth.

Visual Weight

At 27% lightness, carries substantial visual weight — adds perceived importance and gravity.

Saturation Impact

High saturation (71%) demands attention — brain processes ~50ms faster than desaturated variants.

Color Breakdown

Hue206°
Saturation71%
Lightness27%
Print Values (CMYK)
C100%
M68%
Y32%
K20%

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