#B3242C Color Information
#B3242C RGB value is (179, 36, 44). The hex color red value is 179, green is 36, and blue is 44. 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, 75 percent, 30 percent.
#B3242C Color Meaning
Color #B3242C sharpens crimson into focus. #B3242C slightly desaturated, blue-leaning red avoids the warmth of tomato or the sterility of scarlet, landing instead in a zone of cultural precision. Color #B3242C references traditional lacquerware, imperial seals, and ceremonial banners—where red signifies authority, not just passion. Cross-cultural color studies show that color #B3242C is consistently associated with prosperity and protection in East Asian contexts, making #B3242C essential in global branding that respects regional symbolism. Color #B3242C doesn’t universalize—#B3242C localizes with intent. In modern design, #B3242C appears in luxury tea, cultural institutions, and high-end cosmetics where heritage matters. Paired with gold or deep black, color #B3242C creates contrast that feels ritualistic, not commercial. Color #B3242C isn’t loud—#B3242C’s deliberate.
Color Conversion
Convert #B3242C 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.
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Color Variations
#B3242C 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
#B3242C 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 #B3242C 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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UI Components
Color Blindness Simulator
See how #B3242C 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.
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Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.
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#B3242C Color FAQs
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