#B32424 Color Meaning and Information

#B32424 Color Information

#B32424 RGB value is (179, 36, 36). The hex color red value is 179, green is 36, and blue is 36. Its HSL format shows a hue of 0°, saturation of 67 percent, and lightness of 42 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 80 percent, 80 percent, 30 percent.

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#B32424 Color Meaning

Color #B32424 represents structural strength, warmth, and enduring intensity. #B32424 deep red tone evokes both masonry and controlled fire, providing a sense of lasting energy. Consequently, color #B32424 feels solid, secure, and grounded. From a psychological standpoint, color #B32424 encourages emotional resilience, focused determination, and steady resolve. #B32424 supports measured action over impulsivity. Symbolically, color #B32424 references architectural reliability, foundational strength, and cultural endurance. Spiritually, #B32424 reflects disciplined passion, protective warmth, and inner fortitude.

Color Conversion

Convert #B32424 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

#B32424

RGB

rgb(179, 36, 36)

HSL

hsl(0°, 67%, 42%)

CMYK

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

HSV

hsv(0°, 80%, 70%)

XYZ

19.5397 10.9728 2.7572

Yxy

10.9728 0.5873 0.3298

Hunter Lab

33.1252 2.8057 0.8973

CIE-Lab

39.5347 55.7224 37.0188

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red179 / 255 (70%)

70%

Green36 / 255 (14%)

14%

Blue36 / 255 (14%)

14%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta80 / 100 (80%)

80%

Yellow80 / 100 (80%)

80%

Key (Black)30 / 100 (30%)

30%

Color Variations

#B32424 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

#B32424 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 #B32424 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:#B32424

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

6.57:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

6.57:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

6.57:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #B32424 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

#B32424

protanopia

#757424

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #B32424;

Text Color

color: #B32424;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #B32424;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #B3242440;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #B32424;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B32424 0%, #6b1515 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #B32424 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.