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釉蓝

#1781B5
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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
Spring
Direction
East
Symbolism
Growth & Vitality
Color Class
Secondary Color (间色)
Category
Blue

Technical Specs

HEX#1781B5
RGB23, 129, 181
HSL200°, 77%, 40%
CMYK96%, 34%, 18%, 4%

Visual Analysis

A medium-dark blue tone (H:200° S:77% L:40%) that is highly saturated, vibrant. It carries the brilliance of ceramic glaze, offering a distinctive presence in any palette.

Color Harmonies

Complementary
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#B54C17
Triadic
#1781B5
#B51780
#80B517
Analogous
#17B59A
#1781B5
#1732B5
Split-Complementary
#1781B5
#B51732
#B59A17
Tint & Shade
#07425F
#1781B5
#55B0DD

Design Applications

Brand & Identity

"釉蓝" is particularly suited for technology, finance, and maritime brands. Its specific tonal character (H:200° S:77%) 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. At 40% lightness, it balances visibility and subtlety — ideal for body text containers, sidebar accents, or secondary backgrounds.

Digital & UI

In digital interfaces, consider using "釉蓝" for navigation bars, links, and trust-building elements. At 40% 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.
4.34:1
AA AAA
Black Text Sample
The quick brown fox jumps.
4.84:1
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

Cool-toned (hue 200°), evokes calm and focus. Cool colors recede, creating depth.

Visual Weight

Mid-range lightness (40%) creates balanced presence — works for text and interactive elements.

Saturation Impact

High saturation (77%) demands attention — brain processes ~50ms faster than desaturated variants.

Color Breakdown

Hue200°
Saturation77%
Lightness40%
Print Values (CMYK)
C96%
M34%
Y18%
K4%

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