Table 1 Dominant hue ranges and symbolic meanings of common motifs in the dataset
From: Comparative study of color in traditional and contemporary flower and bird paintings
Index | Motif | Hue range (°) | Symbolic/Color notes |
|---|---|---|---|
0 | Plum blossom | 330–20 | Pink/red hues symbolizing resilience during winter |
1 | Peony | 345–30 | Red/magenta for wealth and honor; also includes pink/white variants |
2 | Lotus | 330–40 | Pink/white petals with green leaves ( ~ 90–150°) |
3 | Chrysanthemum | 40–70 | Yellow/orange tones associated with autumn |
4 | Orchid | 260–300 | Purple–violet hues; also depicted in monochrome ink within literati traditions |
5 | Bamboo | 90–150 | Green tones |
6 | Kingfisher | 170–210 | Blue–green/turquoise tones |
7 | Magpie | 0–360 | Black/white (achromatic) |
8 | Crane | 0–10 | Red crown with white body (achromatic) |
