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#B87349 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #B87349 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#B87349 Color Information

#B87349 RGB value is (184, 115, 73). The hex color red value is 184, green is 115, and blue is 73. Its HSL format shows a hue of 23°, saturation of 44 percent, and lightness of50 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 38 percent, 60 percent, 28percent.

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#B87349 Color Meaning

Color #B87349 radiates warm energy, assertive earthiness, and functional vibrancy. Color #B87349 is a vivid orange-red that mirrors heated metal or spiced clay—luminous, grounded, and slightly gritty. Unlike fire-engine red, #B87349 carries earth; unlike terracotta, #B87349 commands attention. In food and craft branding, #B87349 hue signals potency and immediacy, especially in spice blends, ceramic studios, and artisanal goods. Cognitive studies show #B87349 increases perceived freshness and energy in product claims more effectively than standard reds. Functionally, color #B87349 excels as a focal accent in digital and packaging design. #B87349 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 #B87349 replaces standard orange in food and wellness contexts. Culturally, color #B87349 reflects fire that creates—kilns, stovetops, forges. #B87349 appears in maker culture, culinary innovation, and community kitchens as a symbol of energy that nourishes. Spiritually, #B87349 aligns with the sacral and root chakras combined: vitality rooted in action. Designers use color #B87349 when they want to signal warmth with willpower. Its energy is purposeful.

Color Conversion

Convert #B87349 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
#B87349
RGB
rgb(184, 115, 73)
HSL
hsl(23°, 44%, 50%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 38%, 60%, 28%)
HSV
hsv(23°, 60%, 72%)
XYZ
27.1005 22.9329 9.3015
Yxy
22.9329 0.4567 0.3865
Hunter Lab
47.8883 2.3612 2.2117
CIE-Lab
55.0031 23.0433 34.3358

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red184 / 255 (72%)
72%
Green115 / 255 (45%)
45%
Blue73 / 255 (29%)
29%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta38 / 100 (38%)
38%
Yellow60 / 100 (60%)
60%
Key (Black)28 / 100 (28%)
28%

Color Variations

#B87349 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

#B87349 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 #B87349 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+)

3.76:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.76:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.76:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #B87349 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: #B87349;

Text Color

color: #B87349;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #B87349;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #B8734940;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #B87349;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B87349 0%, #6c442a 100%);

#B87349 Color FAQs

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