Color swatch image showing #B32427 with RGB(179,36,39) values

#B32427 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #B32427 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#B32427 Color Information

#B32427 RGB value is (179, 36, 39). The hex color red value is 179, green is 36, and blue is 39. Its HSL format shows a hue of 359°, saturation of 67 percent, and lightness of 42 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 80 percent, 78 percent, 30 percent.

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#B32427 Color Meaning

Color #B32427 sharpens crimson into focus. #B32427 slightly desaturated, blue-leaning red avoids the warmth of tomato or the sterility of scarlet, landing instead in a zone of cultural precision. Color #B32427 references traditional lacquerware, imperial seals, and ceremonial banners—where red signifies authority, not just passion. Cross-cultural color studies show that color #B32427 is consistently associated with prosperity and protection in East Asian contexts, making #B32427 essential in global branding that respects regional symbolism. Color #B32427 doesn’t universalize—#B32427 localizes with intent. In modern design, #B32427 appears in luxury tea, cultural institutions, and high-end cosmetics where heritage matters. Paired with gold or deep black, color #B32427 creates contrast that feels ritualistic, not commercial. Color #B32427 isn’t loud—#B32427’s deliberate.

Color Conversion

Convert #B32427 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
#B32427
RGB
rgb(179, 36, 39)
HSL
hsl(359°, 67%, 42%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 80%, 78%, 30%)
HSV
hsv(359°, 80%, 70%)
XYZ
19.5875 10.9919 3.0087
Yxy
10.9919 0.5832 0.3273
Hunter Lab
33.1540 2.8173 0.8756
CIE-Lab
39.5669 55.8238 35.3399

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red179 / 255 (70%)
70%
Green36 / 255 (14%)
14%
Blue39 / 255 (15%)
15%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta80 / 100 (80%)
80%
Yellow78 / 100 (78%)
78%
Key (Black)30 / 100 (30%)
30%

Color Variations

#B32427 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

#B32427 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 #B32427 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.

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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

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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 #B32427 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

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protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #B32427;

Text Color

color: #B32427;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #B32427;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #B3242740;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #B32427;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B32427 0%, #6b1517 100%);

#B32427 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #B32427 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.