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竹绿

#1BA784
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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
Cyan

Technical Specs

HEX#1BA784
RGB27, 167, 132
HSL165°, 72%, 38%
CMYK96%, 0%, 64%, 0%

Visual Analysis

A medium-dark teal tone (H:165° S:72% L:38%) 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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#A71B3E
Triadic
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#841BA7
#A7841B
Analogous
#1BA73E
#1BA784
#1B84A7
Split-Complementary
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#A71B84
#A73E1B
Tint & Shade
#085441
#1BA784
#51D6B5

Design Applications

Brand & Identity

"竹绿" is particularly suited for technology, finance, and maritime brands. Its specific tonal character (H:165° S:72%) 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 38% lightness, it balances visibility and subtlety — ideal for body text containers, sidebar accents, or secondary backgrounds.

Digital & UI

In digital interfaces, consider using "竹绿" for navigation bars, links, and trust-building elements. At 38% 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.
3.04:1
AA AAA
Black Text Sample
The quick brown fox jumps.
6.91:1
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 165°), evokes calm and focus. Cool colors recede, creating depth.

Visual Weight

Mid-range lightness (38%) creates balanced presence — works for text and interactive elements.

Saturation Impact

High saturation (72%) demands attention — brain processes ~50ms faster than desaturated variants.

Color Breakdown

Hue165°
Saturation72%
Lightness38%
Print Values (CMYK)
C96%
M0%
Y64%
K0%

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