Color swatch image showing #B7411C with RGB(183,65,28) values
Color swatch image showing #B7411C with RGB(183,65,28) values

#B7411C Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #B7411C including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#B7411C Color Information

#B7411C RGB value is (183, 65, 28). The hex color red value is 183, green is 65, and blue is 28. Its HSL format shows a hue of 14°, saturation of 73 percent, and lightness of 41 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 64 percent, 85 percent, 28 percent.

#B7411C color swatch
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#B7411C Color Meaning

Color #B7411C signifies smoldering intensity, earthy passion, and warning without alarm. #B7411C deep, brownish red resembles terracotta, rust, and glowing embers, suggesting contained heat and aged fervor. Psychologically, color #B7411C evokes a sense of enduring passion, warm danger, and robust, physical life that is past its first flare. #B7411C culturally references desert minerals, handmade pottery, and autumn berries. Spiritually, #B7411C color represents passion tempered by experience, the warmth of the hearth, and slow-burning will, acting as a symbol for deep, persistent, and resilient desire.

Color Conversion

Convert #B7411C 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
#B7411C
RGB
rgb(183, 65, 28)
HSL
hsl(14°, 73%, 41%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 64%, 85%, 28%)
HSV
hsv(14°, 85%, 72%)
XYZ
21.6283 13.9317 2.6478
Yxy
13.9317 0.5661 0.3646
Hunter Lab
37.3252 2.9103 1.3776
CIE-Lab
44.1348 46.0546 45.7375

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red183 / 255 (72%)
72%
Green65 / 255 (25%)
25%
Blue28 / 255 (11%)
11%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta64 / 100 (64%)
64%
Yellow85 / 100 (85%)
85%
Key (Black)28 / 100 (28%)
28%

Color Variations

#B7411C 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

#B7411C 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 #B7411C 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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#B7411C

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

5.55:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.55:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.55:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #B7411C 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

#B7411C

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #B7411C;

Text Color

color: #B7411C;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #B7411C;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #B7411C40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #B7411C;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B7411C 0%, #6d2611 100%);

#B7411C Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #B7411C color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.