HomeBrowse Traditional Colors
Fire ELEMENT

鱼鳃红

#ED3B2F
Generate palette with this color →
F
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#ED3B2F
RGB237, 59, 47
HSL4°, 84%, 56%
CMYK0%, 84%, 76%, 0%

Visual Analysis

A medium-light red tone (H:4° S:84% L:56%) that is highly saturated, vibrant. It carries the brilliance of ceramic glaze, offering a distinctive presence in any palette.

Color Harmonies

Complementary
#ED3B2F
#31E0ED
Triadic
#ED3B2F
#31ED3D
#3D31ED
Analogous
#ED3182
#ED3B2F
#ED9B31
Split-Complementary
#ED3B2F
#31ED9B
#3182ED
Tint & Shade
#B21106
#ED3B2F
#EF9B95

Design Applications

Brand & Identity

"鱼鳃红" is particularly suited for luxury goods, fine dining, and heritage brands. Its specific tonal character (H:4° S:84%) 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. With 56% lightness, it offers versatile mid-range presence — suitable for card backgrounds, hover states, and decorative fills.

Digital & UI

In digital interfaces, consider using "鱼鳃红" for warm CTAs, notification badges, and accent borders. With 56% 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.
3.99:1
AA AAA
Black Text Sample
The quick brown fox jumps.
5.27:1
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 4°), triggers energy and action. Warm colors advance visually, making elements feel prominent.

Visual Weight

Mid-range lightness (56%) creates balanced presence — works for text and interactive elements.

Saturation Impact

High saturation (84%) demands attention — brain processes ~50ms faster than desaturated variants.

Color Breakdown

Hue4°
Saturation84%
Lightness56%
Print Values (CMYK)
C0%
M84%
Y76%
K0%

More Fire · Red Colors

丁香棕
#71361D
笋皮棕
#732E12
咖啡
#753117
淡豆沙
#873D24
椰壳棕
#883A1E
鹰背褐
#8F6D5F
老僧衣
#A46244
绀红
#A6522C