#B32422 Color Meaning and Information

#B32422 Color Information

#B32422 RGB value is (179, 36, 34). The hex color red value is 179, green is 36, and blue is 34. Its HSL format shows a hue of 1°, saturation of 68 percent, and lightness of 42 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 80 percent, 81 percent, 30 percent.

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#B32422 Color Meaning

Color #B32422 represents structural strength, warmth, and enduring intensity. #B32422 deep red tone evokes both masonry and controlled fire, providing a sense of lasting energy. Consequently, color #B32422 feels solid, secure, and grounded. From a psychological standpoint, color #B32422 encourages emotional resilience, focused determination, and steady resolve. #B32422 supports measured action over impulsivity. Symbolically, color #B32422 references architectural reliability, foundational strength, and cultural endurance. Spiritually, #B32422 reflects disciplined passion, protective warmth, and inner fortitude.

Color Conversion

Convert #B32422 across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX

#B32422

RGB

rgb(179, 36, 34)

HSL

hsl(1°, 68%, 42%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 80%, 81%, 30%)

HSV

hsv(1°, 81%, 70%)

XYZ

19.5100 10.9610 2.6008

Yxy

10.9610 0.5899 0.3314

Hunter Lab

33.1074 2.7985 0.9109

CIE-Lab

39.5146 55.6592 38.1165

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red179 / 255 (70%)

70%

Green36 / 255 (14%)

14%

Blue34 / 255 (13%)

13%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta80 / 100 (80%)

80%

Yellow81 / 100 (81%)

81%

Key (Black)30 / 100 (30%)

30%

Color Variations

#B32422 harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#B32422 harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #B32422 for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#B32422

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

6.58:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

6.58:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

6.58:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #B32422 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#B32422

protanopia

#757422

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #B32422;

Text Color

color: #B32422;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #B32422;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #B3242240;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #B32422;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B32422 0%, #6c1615 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #B32422 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.