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棕色

#B25D25
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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#B25D25
RGB178, 93, 37
HSL24°, 66%, 42%
CMYK0%, 48%, 79%, 30%

Visual Analysis

A medium-dark orange-red tone (H:24° S:66% L:42%) 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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Triadic
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Analogous
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Split-Complementary
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Tint & Shade
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Design Applications

Brand & Identity

"棕色" is particularly suited for luxury goods, fine dining, and heritage brands. Its specific tonal character (H:24° S:66%) 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 42% lightness, it balances visibility and subtlety — ideal for body text containers, sidebar accents, or secondary backgrounds.

Digital & UI

In digital interfaces, consider using "棕色" for warm CTAs, notification badges, and accent borders. At 42% 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.
4.68:1
AA AAA
Black Text Sample
The quick brown fox jumps.
4.49:1
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 24°), triggers energy and action. Warm colors advance visually, making elements feel prominent.

Visual Weight

Mid-range lightness (42%) creates balanced presence — works for text and interactive elements.

Saturation Impact

High saturation (66%) demands attention — brain processes ~50ms faster than desaturated variants.

Color Breakdown

Hue24°
Saturation66%
Lightness42%
Print Values (CMYK)
C0%
M48%
Y79%
K30%

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