#B3242A Color Meaning and Information

#B3242A Color Information

#B3242A RGB value is (179, 36, 42). The hex color red value is 179, green is 36, and blue is 42. Its HSL format shows a hue of 357°, saturation of 67 percent, and lightness of 42 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 80 percent, 77 percent, 30 percent.

#B3242A

rgb(179, 36, 42)

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#B3242A Color Meaning

Color #B3242A sharpens crimson into focus. #B3242A slightly desaturated, blue-leaning red avoids the warmth of tomato or the sterility of scarlet, landing instead in a zone of cultural precision. Color #B3242A references traditional lacquerware, imperial seals, and ceremonial banners—where red signifies authority, not just passion. Cross-cultural color studies show that color #B3242A is consistently associated with prosperity and protection in East Asian contexts, making #B3242A essential in global branding that respects regional symbolism. Color #B3242A doesn’t universalize—#B3242A localizes with intent. In modern design, #B3242A appears in luxury tea, cultural institutions, and high-end cosmetics where heritage matters. Paired with gold or deep black, color #B3242A creates contrast that feels ritualistic, not commercial. Color #B3242A isn’t loud—#B3242A’s deliberate.

Color Conversion

Convert #B3242A 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

#B3242A

RGB

rgb(179, 36, 42)

HSL

hsl(357°, 67%, 42%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 80%, 77%, 30%)

HSV

hsv(357°, 80%, 70%)

XYZ

19.6392 11.0126 3.2810

Yxy

11.0126 0.5788 0.3245

Hunter Lab

33.1852 2.8298 0.8520

CIE-Lab

39.6017 55.9333 33.6283

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red179 / 255 (70%)

70%

Green36 / 255 (14%)

14%

Blue42 / 255 (16%)

16%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta80 / 100 (80%)

80%

Yellow77 / 100 (77%)

77%

Key (Black)30 / 100 (30%)

30%

Color Variations

#B3242A 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

#B3242A 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 #B3242A 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:#B3242A

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

6.56:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

6.56:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

6.56:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #B3242A 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

#B3242A

protanopia

#757429

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #B3242A;

Text Color

color: #B3242A;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #B3242A;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #B3242A40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #B3242A;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B3242A 0%, #6b1519 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #B3242A in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.