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#B34451 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #B34451 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#B34451 Color Information

#B34451 RGB value is (179, 68, 81). The hex color red value is 179, green is 68, and blue is 81. Its HSL format shows a hue of 353°, saturation of 45 percent, and lightness of48 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 62 percent, 55 percent, 30percent.

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#B34451 Color Meaning

Color #B34451 communicates restrained passion, historical continuity, and grounded urgency. #B34451 brick-tinged red avoids the alarm of fire-engine hues, instead channeling the warmth of Georgian townhouses and oxidized iron. Color #B34451 maintains visibility in signage and interfaces while reducing the anxiety often triggered by high-saturation reds. Cognitive research shows #B34451 effectively signals importance without inducing stress when used sparingly. Culturally, color #B34451 ties to tradition, civic pride, and quiet rebellion—think telephone boxes, academic gowns, and protest banners waved with decorum. #B34451 asserts without shouting. Spiritually, color #B34451 represents conviction tempered by context: fire that warms rather than consumes. In branding, #B34451 conveys reliability with a spark, making #B34451 ideal for institutions that value both legacy and relevance.

Color Conversion

Convert #B34451 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
#B34451
RGB
rgb(179, 68, 81)
HSL
hsl(353°, 45%, 48%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 62%, 55%, 30%)
HSV
hsv(353°, 62%, 70%)
XYZ
22.1427 14.3120 9.3800
Yxy
14.3120 0.4831 0.3123
Hunter Lab
37.8312 3.0035 0.6917
CIE-Lab
44.6771 46.1182 16.2851

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red179 / 255 (70%)
70%
Green68 / 255 (27%)
27%
Blue81 / 255 (32%)
32%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta62 / 100 (62%)
62%
Yellow55 / 100 (55%)
55%
Key (Black)30 / 100 (30%)
30%

Color Variations

#B34451 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

#B34451 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 #B34451 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+)

5.44:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.44:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.44:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #B34451 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

#B34451

protanopia

#83824e

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #B34451;

Text Color

color: #B34451;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #B34451;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #B3445140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #B34451;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B34451 0%, #692830 100%);

#B34451 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #B34451 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.