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#B76E55 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #B76E55 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#B76E55 Color Information

#B76E55 RGB value is (183, 110, 85). The hex color red value is 183, green is 110, and blue is 85. Its HSL format shows a hue of 15°, saturation of 40 percent, and lightness of53 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 40 percent, 54 percent, 28percent.

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#B76E55 Color Meaning

color #B76E55 radiates warm energy, assertive earthiness, and functional vibrancy. Color #B76E55 is a vivid orange-red that mirrors heated metal or spiced clay—luminous, grounded, and slightly gritty. Unlike fire-engine red, #B76E55 carries earth; unlike terracotta, #B76E55 commands attention. In food and craft branding, #B76E55 hue signals potency and immediacy, especially in spice blends, ceramic studios, and artisanal goods. Cognitive studies show #B76E55 increases perceived freshness and energy in product claims more effectively than standard reds. Functionally, color #B76E55 excels as a focal accent in digital and packaging design. #B76E55 offers strong contrast against deep greens and blues, and meets accessibility standards for headlines. Print reproduction is excellent on coated stocks, enhancing its use in limited-edition labels and event branding. A/B tests confirm higher conversion when color #B76E55 replaces standard orange in food and wellness contexts. Culturally, color #B76E55 reflects fire that creates—kilns, stovetops, forges. #B76E55 appears in maker culture, culinary innovation, and community kitchens as a symbol of energy that nourishes. Spiritually, #B76E55 aligns with the sacral and root chakras combined: vitality rooted in action. Designers use color #B76E55 when they want to signal warmth with willpower. Its energy is purposeful.

Color Conversion

Convert #B76E55 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
#B76E55
RGB
rgb(183, 110, 85)
HSL
hsl(15°, 40%, 53%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 40%, 54%, 28%)
HSV
hsv(15°, 54%, 72%)
XYZ
26.7441 21.8750 11.4071
Yxy
21.8750 0.4455 0.3644
Hunter Lab
46.7707 2.5884 1.7110
CIE-Lab
53.8941 26.3742 26.2239

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red183 / 255 (72%)
72%
Green110 / 255 (43%)
43%
Blue85 / 255 (33%)
33%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta40 / 100 (40%)
40%
Yellow54 / 100 (54%)
54%
Key (Black)28 / 100 (28%)
28%

Color Variations

#B76E55 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

#B76E55 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 #B76E55 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+)

3.91:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.91:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.91:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #B76E55 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

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protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #B76E55;

Text Color

color: #B76E55;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #B76E55;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #B76E5540;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #B76E55;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B76E55 0%, #6f4030 100%);

#B76E55 Color FAQs

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