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枣红

#C32136
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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#C32136
RGB195, 33, 54
HSL352°, 71%, 45%
CMYK28%, 100%, 86%, 33%

Visual Analysis

A mid-toned red tone (H:352° S:71% L:45%) that is highly saturated, vibrant. It carries the brilliance of ceramic glaze, offering a distinctive presence in any palette.

Color Harmonies

Complementary
#C32136
#21C4AE
Triadic
#C32136
#37C421
#2137C4
Analogous
#C42188
#C32136
#C45D21
Split-Complementary
#C32136
#21C45D
#2188C4
Tint & Shade
#730C1A
#C32136
#DC6F7E

Design Applications

Brand & Identity

"枣红" is particularly suited for fashion, entertainment, and romance brands. Its specific tonal character (H:352° S:71%) creates a distinctive brand identity that stands apart from generic color choices.

Interior & Spatial

In spatial design, this specific shade excels in boutique spaces, vanity areas, and festive settings. At 45% lightness, it balances visibility and subtlety — ideal for body text containers, sidebar accents, or secondary backgrounds.

Digital & UI

In digital interfaces, consider using "枣红" for promotional banners, like buttons, and expressive UI accents. At 45% 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.
5.85:1
AA AAA
Black Text Sample
The quick brown fox jumps.
3.59:1
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 352°), triggers energy and action. Warm colors advance visually, making elements feel prominent.

Visual Weight

Mid-range lightness (45%) creates balanced presence — works for text and interactive elements.

Saturation Impact

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

Color Breakdown

Hue352°
Saturation71%
Lightness45%
Print Values (CMYK)
C28%
M100%
Y86%
K33%

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