#B3283C Color Meaning and Information

#B3283C Color Information

#B3283C RGB value is (179, 40, 60). The hex color red value is 179, green is 40, and blue is 60. Its HSL format shows a hue of 351°, saturation of 63 percent, and lightness of43 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 78 percent, 66 percent, 30percent.

#B3283C

rgb(179, 40, 60)

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#B3283C Color Meaning

Color #B3283C signifies dramatic intensity, historical luxury, and bold substance. #B3283C deep, slightly brownish red is the color of the carmine dye, suggesting old master paintings, theatrical curtains, and rich wine. Psychologically, color #B3283C evokes a sense of grand drama, matured passion, and weighty, aesthetic importance. #B3283C culturally references Renaissance art, luxury velvet, and the solemnity of certain historical uniforms. Spiritually, #B3283C color represents passion made permanent, the depth of sensory experience, and desire that has been culturally codified, embodying a rich and historical intensity.

Color Conversion

Convert #B3283C 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

#B3283C

RGB

rgb(179, 40, 60)

HSL

hsl(351°, 63%, 43%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 78%, 66%, 30%)

HSV

hsv(351°, 78%, 70%)

XYZ

20.1648 11.4275 5.4179

Yxy

11.4275 0.5448 0.3088

Hunter Lab

33.8046 2.9239 0.6999

CIE-Lab

40.2914 55.5744 23.4922

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red179 / 255 (70%)

70%

Green40 / 255 (16%)

16%

Blue60 / 255 (24%)

24%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta78 / 100 (78%)

78%

Yellow66 / 100 (66%)

66%

Key (Black)30 / 100 (30%)

30%

Color Variations

#B3283C 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

#B3283C 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 #B3283C 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:#B3283C

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 #B3283C 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

#B3283C

protanopia

#777637

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #B3283C;

Text Color

color: #B3283C;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #B3283C;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #B3283C40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #B3283C;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B3283C 0%, #6b1825 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #B3283C in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.