HomeBrowse Traditional Colors
Water ELEMENT

湛蓝

#0080FF
Generate palette with this color →
W
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
Winter
Direction
North
Symbolism
Wisdom & Depth
Color Class
Secondary Color (间色)
Category
Blue

Technical Specs

HEX#0080FF
RGB0, 128, 255
HSL210°, 100%, 50%
CMYK100%, 50%, 0%, 0%

Visual Analysis

A mid-toned blue tone (H:210° S:100% L:50%) that is intensely saturated, bold. It carries the brilliance of ceramic glaze, offering a distinctive presence in any palette.

Color Harmonies

Complementary
#0080FF
#FF8000
Triadic
#0080FF
#FF0080
#80FF00
Analogous
#00FFFF
#0080FF
#0000FF
Split-Complementary
#0080FF
#FF0000
#FFFF00
Tint & Shade
#004D99
#0080FF
#6EB3F7

Design Applications

Brand & Identity

"湛蓝" is particularly suited for technology, finance, and maritime brands. Its specific tonal character (H:210° S:100%) 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. With 50% lightness, it offers versatile mid-range presence — suitable for card backgrounds, hover states, and decorative fills.

Digital & UI

In digital interfaces, consider using "湛蓝" for navigation bars, links, and trust-building elements. With 50% 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.
3.80:1
AA AAA
Black Text Sample
The quick brown fox jumps.
5.53:1
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 210°), evokes calm and focus. Cool colors recede, creating depth.

Visual Weight

Mid-range lightness (50%) creates balanced presence — works for text and interactive elements.

Saturation Impact

High saturation (100%) demands attention — brain processes ~50ms faster than desaturated variants.

Color Breakdown

Hue210°
Saturation100%
Lightness50%
Print Values (CMYK)
C100%
M50%
Y0%
K0%

More Water · Blue Colors

牛角灰
#2D2E36
沙鱼灰
#35333C
鸦青
#424C50
星灰
#B2BBBE
花白
#C2CCD0
大理石灰
#C4CBCF
远山紫
#CCCCD6
苍白
#D1D9E0