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#B32451 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #B32451 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#B32451 Color Information

#B32451 RGB value is (179, 36, 81). The hex color red value is 179, green is 36, and blue is 81. Its HSL format shows a hue of 341°, saturation of 67 percent, and lightness of42 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 80 percent, 55 percent, 30percent.

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#B32451 Color Meaning

color #B32451 embodies solemn passion, artistic depth, and quiet rebellion. #B32451 near-burgundy shade straddles red and purple, merging the urgency of activism with the introspection of spirituality. Psychologically, Color #B32451 evokes emotional complexity—#B32451 feels intimate but not fragile, intense but not volatile. Designers use #B32451 in literary journals, avant-garde fashion, and social justice movements that reject superficiality. Culturally, the amaranth plant symbolizes immortality across civilizations, and #B32451 hue channels that endurance through shadow rather than brightness. #B32451 lacks royal pretense; instead, #B32451 suggests wisdom forged in struggle. Spiritually, #B32451 reflects inner fire that refuses to be extinguished—ideal for memorials, poetry, or brands centered on legacy. Use color #B32451 when your audience values substance over spectacle and emotion over explanation.

Color Conversion

Convert #B32451 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
#B32451
RGB
rgb(179, 36, 81)
HSL
hsl(341°, 67%, 42%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 80%, 55%, 30%)
HSV
hsv(341°, 80%, 70%)
XYZ
20.7065 11.4395 8.9013
Yxy
11.4395 0.5045 0.2787
Hunter Lab
33.8223 3.0922 0.3543
CIE-Lab
40.3111 58.1361 10.2866

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red179 / 255 (70%)
70%
Green36 / 255 (14%)
14%
Blue81 / 255 (32%)
32%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta80 / 100 (80%)
80%
Yellow55 / 100 (55%)
55%
Key (Black)30 / 100 (30%)
30%

Color Variations

#B32451 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

#B32451 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 #B32451 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+)

6.39:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

6.39:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

6.39:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #B32451 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

#B32451

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #B32451;

Text Color

color: #B32451;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #B32451;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #B3245140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #B32451;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B32451 0%, #6b1530 100%);

#B32451 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #B32451 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.