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柞叶棕

#692A1B
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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#692A1B
RGB105, 42, 27
HSL12°, 59%, 26%
CMYK32%, 90%, 95%, 45%

Visual Analysis

A deep and dark red tone (H:12° S:59% L:26%) that is distinctly saturated, vivid. It carries the luster of lacquerware, offering a distinctive presence in any palette.

Color Harmonies

Complementary
#692A1B
#1B5A69
Triadic
#692A1B
#1B692B
#2B1B69
Analogous
#691B33
#692A1B
#69521B
Split-Complementary
#692A1B
#1B6952
#1B3369
Tint & Shade
#1A0905
#692A1B
#AF533C

Design Applications

Brand & Identity

"柞叶棕" is particularly suited for luxury goods, fine dining, and heritage brands. Its specific tonal character (H:12° S:59%) 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. Its dark depth works best as a grounding element — headers, footers, or bold text on light backgrounds.

Digital & UI

In digital interfaces, consider using "柞叶棕" for warm CTAs, notification badges, and accent borders. Its dark depth works best as a grounding element — headers, footers, or bold text on light backgrounds.

Accessibility — WCAG Contrast

White Text Sample
The quick brown fox jumps.
10.78:1
AA AAA
Black Text Sample
The quick brown fox jumps.
1.95:1
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 12°), triggers energy and action. Warm colors advance visually, making elements feel prominent.

Visual Weight

At 26% lightness, carries substantial visual weight — adds perceived importance and gravity.

Saturation Impact

Moderate saturation (59%) balances engagement and comfort for extended viewing.

Color Breakdown

Hue12°
Saturation59%
Lightness26%
Print Values (CMYK)
C32%
M90%
Y95%
K45%

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