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椰壳棕

#883A1E
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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#883A1E
RGB136, 58, 30
HSL16°, 64%, 33%
CMYK27%, 85%, 98%, 27%

Visual Analysis

A medium-dark orange-red tone (H:16° S:64% L:33%) that is distinctly saturated, vivid. It carries the brilliance of ceramic glaze, offering a distinctive presence in any palette.

Color Harmonies

Complementary
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#1E6D8A
Triadic
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#1E8A3B
#3B1E8A
Analogous
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#883A1E
#8A711E
Split-Complementary
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#1E8A71
#1E378A
Tint & Shade
#3A1609
#883A1E
#C86946

Design Applications

Brand & Identity

"椰壳棕" is particularly suited for luxury goods, fine dining, and heritage brands. Its specific tonal character (H:16° S:64%) 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 33% lightness, it balances visibility and subtlety — ideal for body text containers, sidebar accents, or secondary backgrounds.

Digital & UI

In digital interfaces, consider using "椰壳棕" for warm CTAs, notification badges, and accent borders. At 33% 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.
7.86:1
AA AAA
Black Text Sample
The quick brown fox jumps.
2.67:1
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 16°), triggers energy and action. Warm colors advance visually, making elements feel prominent.

Visual Weight

At 33% lightness, carries substantial visual weight — adds perceived importance and gravity.

Saturation Impact

High saturation (64%) demands attention — brain processes ~50ms faster than desaturated variants.

Color Breakdown

Hue16°
Saturation64%
Lightness33%
Print Values (CMYK)
C27%
M85%
Y98%
K27%

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