Color swatch image showing #B3281F with RGB(179,40,31) values

#B3281F Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #B3281F including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#B3281F Color Information

#B3281F RGB value is (179, 40, 31). The hex color red value is 179, green is 40, and blue is 31. Its HSL format shows a hue of 4°, saturation of 70 percent, and lightness of 41 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 78 percent, 83 percent, 30 percent.

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#B3281F Color Meaning

Color #B3281F conveys grounded intensity, protective warmth, and assertive heritage. Color #B3281F is a deep, slightly brownish red that mirrors roasted peppers, terracotta tiles, and sun-baked earth. Unlike fire-engine red, #B3281F carries organic weight; unlike burgundy, #B3281F radiates warmth. In architectural and food branding, #B3281F hue signals authenticity through origin—common in Mediterranean cuisine, artisan ceramics, and heritage textiles. Psychological research links such earthy reds to increased perceived trustworthiness in “farm-to-table” and craft contexts. In design systems, color #B3281F functions as a stable primary or accent. #B3281F pairs powerfully with olive, cream, and slate, creating palettes that feel rooted yet vibrant. Digital contrast is strong against light backgrounds, and #B3281F meets accessibility standards for body text with proper weighting. Print reproduction is superb on uncoated stocks, enhancing its tactile credibility. Consumer studies show higher emotional resonance with products using color #B3281F in seasonal or regional campaigns. Culturally, color #B3281F reflects warmth that protects—clay walls that cool, spice blends that preserve, hands that shape. #B3281F appears in slow design, culinary storytelling, and community heritage as a symbol of labor that loves. Spiritually, #B3281F aligns with the root chakra’s nurturing mode: stability that feeds. Designers use color #B3281F when they want to signal passion with place. Its intensity is earned, not applied.

Color Conversion

Convert #B3281F 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
#B3281F
RGB
rgb(179, 40, 31)
HSL
hsl(4°, 70%, 41%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 78%, 83%, 30%)
HSV
hsv(4°, 83%, 70%)
XYZ
19.5965 11.2002 2.4253
Yxy
11.2002 0.5899 0.3371
Hunter Lab
33.4667 2.7851 0.9637
CIE-Lab
39.9157 54.3659 40.1333

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red179 / 255 (70%)
70%
Green40 / 255 (16%)
16%
Blue31 / 255 (12%)
12%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta78 / 100 (78%)
78%
Yellow83 / 100 (83%)
83%
Key (Black)30 / 100 (30%)
30%

Color Variations

#B3281F 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

#B3281F 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 #B3281F 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+)

6.48:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

6.48:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

6.48:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #B3281F 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

#B3281F

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #B3281F;

Text Color

color: #B3281F;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #B3281F;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #B3281F40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #B3281F;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B3281F 0%, #6b1913 100%);

#B3281F Color FAQs

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