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岩石棕

#964D22
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Earth Element
Late Summer · Center · Stability & Nourishment
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
Earth
Season
Late Summer
Direction
Center
Symbolism
Virtue & Inclusiveness
Color Class
Secondary Color (间色)
Category
Orange

Technical Specs

HEX#964D22
RGB150, 77, 34
HSL22°, 63%, 36%
CMYK26%, 76%, 97%, 20%

Visual Analysis

A medium-dark orange-red tone (H:22° S:63% L:36%) that is distinctly saturated, vivid. It carries the brilliance of ceramic glaze, offering a distinctive presence in any palette.

Color Harmonies

Complementary
#964D22
#226B96
Triadic
#964D22
#22964C
#4C2296
Analogous
#962231
#964D22
#968622
Split-Complementary
#964D22
#229686
#223196
Tint & Shade
#47210B
#964D22
#CA7F53

Design Applications

Brand & Identity

"岩石棕" is particularly suited for luxury goods, fine dining, and heritage brands. Its specific tonal character (H:22° S:63%) 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 36% lightness, it balances visibility and subtlety — ideal for body text containers, sidebar accents, or secondary backgrounds.

Digital & UI

In digital interfaces, consider using "岩石棕" for warm CTAs, notification badges, and accent borders. At 36% 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.
6.21:1
AA AAA
Black Text Sample
The quick brown fox jumps.
3.38:1
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 22°), triggers energy and action. Warm colors advance visually, making elements feel prominent.

Visual Weight

Mid-range lightness (36%) creates balanced presence — works for text and interactive elements.

Saturation Impact

High saturation (63%) demands attention — brain processes ~50ms faster than desaturated variants.

Color Breakdown

Hue22°
Saturation63%
Lightness36%
Print Values (CMYK)
C26%
M76%
Y97%
K20%

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