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#B53358 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #B53358 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#B53358 Color Information

#B53358 RGB value is (181, 51, 88). The hex color red value is 181, green is 51, and blue is 88. Its HSL format shows a hue of 343°, saturation of 56 percent, and lightness of45 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 72 percent, 51 percent, 29percent.

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#B53358 Color Meaning

color #B53358 embodies controlled passion, emotional depth, and enduring strength. #B53358 deep red with violet undertones feels grounded yet intensely expressive. Psychologically, Color #B53358 supports focus, perseverance, and reflective confidence. #B53358 encourages deliberate action guided by emotional insight. Culturally, Color #B53358 references heritage, ceremonial attire, and classic design. Spiritually, #B53358 represents disciplined vitality, inner resilience, and the integration of heart-centered energy with practical action.

Color Conversion

Convert #B53358 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
#B53358
RGB
rgb(181, 51, 88)
HSL
hsl(343°, 56%, 45%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 72%, 51%, 29%)
HSV
hsv(343°, 72%, 71%)
XYZ
22.0013 12.8960 10.5621
Yxy
12.8960 0.4840 0.2837
Hunter Lab
35.9110 3.2532 0.3683
CIE-Lab
42.6061 54.3888 9.1497

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red181 / 255 (71%)
71%
Green51 / 255 (20%)
20%
Blue88 / 255 (35%)
35%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta72 / 100 (72%)
72%
Yellow51 / 100 (51%)
51%
Key (Black)29 / 100 (29%)
29%

Color Variations

#B53358 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

#B53358 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 #B53358 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+)

5.87:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.87:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.87:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #B53358 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

#B53358

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #B53358;

Text Color

color: #B53358;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #B53358;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #B5335840;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #B53358;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B53358 0%, #6b1e34 100%);

#B53358 Color FAQs

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