Color swatch image showing #B74103 with RGB(183,65,3) values
Color swatch image showing #B74103 with RGB(183,65,3) values

#B74103 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #B74103 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#B74103 Color Information

#B74103 RGB value is (183, 65, 3). The hex color red value is 183, green is 65, and blue is 3. Its HSL format shows a hue of 21°, saturation of 97 percent, and lightness of 36 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 64 percent, 98 percent, 28 percent.

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#B74103 Color Meaning

Color #B74103 represents grounded strength, stability, and earthy warmth. Its rich reddish-brown tone evokes solid foundations, craftsmanship, and resilience. Psychologically, color #B74103 inspires confidence, reliability, and practical action. Culturally, the shade reflects traditional woodworking, luxury interiors, and classic design heritage. Color #B74103 provides depth and richness in palettes, balancing brighter or cooler colors. Spiritually, #B74103 conveys endurance, rootedness, and connection to the physical world. Color #B74103 helps foster patience, focus, and grounded energy in personal or creative pursuits.

Color Conversion

Convert #B74103 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
#B74103
RGB
rgb(183, 65, 3)
HSL
hsl(21°, 97%, 36%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 64%, 98%, 28%)
HSV
hsv(21°, 98%, 72%)
XYZ
21.4352 13.8544 1.6306
Yxy
13.8544 0.5806 0.3753
Hunter Lab
37.2215 2.8608 1.4761
CIE-Lab
44.0235 45.6232 54.1915

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red183 / 255 (72%)
72%
Green65 / 255 (25%)
25%
Blue3 / 255 (1%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta64 / 100 (64%)
64%
Yellow98 / 100 (98%)
98%
Key (Black)28 / 100 (28%)
28%

Color Variations

#B74103 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

#B74103 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 #B74103 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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#B74103

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

5.57:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.57:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.57:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #B74103 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

#B74103

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #B74103;

Text Color

color: #B74103;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #B74103;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #B7410340;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #B74103;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B74103 0%, #6e2802 100%);

#B74103 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #B74103 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.