Color swatch image showing #B32822 with RGB(179,40,34) values

#B32822 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #B32822 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#B32822 Color Information

#B32822 RGB value is (179, 40, 34). The hex color red value is 179, green is 40, and blue is 34. Its HSL format shows a hue of 2°, saturation of 68 percent, and lightness of 42 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 78 percent, 81 percent, 30 percent.

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#B32822 Color Meaning

Color #B32822 conveys grounded intensity, protective warmth, and assertive heritage. Color #B32822 is a deep, slightly brownish red that mirrors roasted peppers, terracotta tiles, and sun-baked earth. Unlike fire-engine red, #B32822 carries organic weight; unlike burgundy, #B32822 radiates warmth. In architectural and food branding, #B32822 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 #B32822 functions as a stable primary or accent. #B32822 pairs powerfully with olive, cream, and slate, creating palettes that feel rooted yet vibrant. Digital contrast is strong against light backgrounds, and #B32822 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 #B32822 in seasonal or regional campaigns. Culturally, color #B32822 reflects warmth that protects—clay walls that cool, spice blends that preserve, hands that shape. #B32822 appears in slow design, culinary storytelling, and community heritage as a symbol of labor that loves. Spiritually, #B32822 aligns with the root chakra’s nurturing mode: stability that feeds. Designers use color #B32822 when they want to signal passion with place. Its intensity is earned, not applied.

Color Conversion

Convert #B32822 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
#B32822
RGB
rgb(179, 40, 34)
HSL
hsl(2°, 68%, 42%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 78%, 81%, 30%)
HSV
hsv(2°, 81%, 70%)
XYZ
19.6379 11.2168 2.6434
Yxy
11.2168 0.5862 0.3348
Hunter Lab
33.4915 2.7951 0.9447
CIE-Lab
39.9432 54.4550 38.5424

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red179 / 255 (70%)
70%
Green40 / 255 (16%)
16%
Blue34 / 255 (13%)
13%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta78 / 100 (78%)
78%
Yellow81 / 100 (81%)
81%
Key (Black)30 / 100 (30%)
30%

Color Variations

#B32822 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

#B32822 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 #B32822 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+)

6.47:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

6.47:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

6.47:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #B32822 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: #B32822;

Text Color

color: #B32822;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #B32822;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #B3282240;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #B32822;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B32822 0%, #6c1715 100%);

#B32822 Color FAQs

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