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棕红

#9B4400
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Earth Element
Late Summer · Center · Stability & Nourishment
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
Earth
Season
Late Summer
Direction
Center
Symbolism
Virtue & Inclusiveness
Color Class
Secondary Color (间色)
Category
Orange

Technical Specs

HEX#9B4400
RGB155, 68, 0
HSL26°, 100%, 30%
CMYK0%, 56%, 100%, 39%

Visual Analysis

A medium-dark orange-red tone (H:26° S:100% L:30%) that is intensely saturated, bold. It carries the brilliance of ceramic glaze, offering a distinctive presence in any palette.

Color Harmonies

Complementary
#9B4400
#005799
Triadic
#9B4400
#009942
#420099
Analogous
#99000A
#9B4400
#998F00
Split-Complementary
#9B4400
#00998F
#000A99
Tint & Shade
#331600
#9B4400
#F2700D

Design Applications

Brand & Identity

"棕红" is particularly suited for luxury goods, fine dining, and heritage brands. Its specific tonal character (H:26° S:100%) 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. At 30% lightness, it balances visibility and subtlety — ideal for body text containers, sidebar accents, or secondary backgrounds.

Digital & UI

In digital interfaces, consider using "棕红" for warm CTAs, notification badges, and accent borders. At 30% 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.
6.52:1
AA AAA
Black Text Sample
The quick brown fox jumps.
3.22:1
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 26°), triggers energy and action. Warm colors advance visually, making elements feel prominent.

Visual Weight

At 30% lightness, carries substantial visual weight — adds perceived importance and gravity.

Saturation Impact

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

Color Breakdown

Hue26°
Saturation100%
Lightness30%
Print Values (CMYK)
C0%
M56%
Y100%
K39%

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