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#B8734C Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #B8734C including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#B8734C Color Information

#B8734C RGB value is (184, 115, 76). The hex color red value is 184, green is 115, and blue is 76. Its HSL format shows a hue of 22°, saturation of 43 percent, and lightness of51 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 38 percent, 59 percent, 28percent.

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#B8734C Color Meaning

Color #B8734C radiates warm energy, assertive earthiness, and functional vibrancy. Color #B8734C is a vivid orange-red that mirrors heated metal or spiced clay—luminous, grounded, and slightly gritty. Unlike fire-engine red, #B8734C carries earth; unlike terracotta, #B8734C commands attention. In food and craft branding, #B8734C hue signals potency and immediacy, especially in spice blends, ceramic studios, and artisanal goods. Cognitive studies show #B8734C increases perceived freshness and energy in product claims more effectively than standard reds. Functionally, color #B8734C excels as a focal accent in digital and packaging design. #B8734C 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 #B8734C replaces standard orange in food and wellness contexts. Culturally, color #B8734C reflects fire that creates—kilns, stovetops, forges. #B8734C appears in maker culture, culinary innovation, and community kitchens as a symbol of energy that nourishes. Spiritually, #B8734C aligns with the sacral and root chakras combined: vitality rooted in action. Designers use color #B8734C when they want to signal warmth with willpower. Its energy is purposeful.

Color Conversion

Convert #B8734C 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
#B8734C
RGB
rgb(184, 115, 76)
HSL
hsl(22°, 43%, 51%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 38%, 59%, 28%)
HSV
hsv(22°, 59%, 72%)
XYZ
27.2024 22.9736 9.8381
Yxy
22.9736 0.4533 0.3828
Hunter Lab
47.9308 2.3915 2.1441
CIE-Lab
55.0452 23.2741 32.7459

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red184 / 255 (72%)
72%
Green115 / 255 (45%)
45%
Blue76 / 255 (30%)
30%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta38 / 100 (38%)
38%
Yellow59 / 100 (59%)
59%
Key (Black)28 / 100 (28%)
28%

Color Variations

#B8734C 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

#B8734C 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 #B8734C 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+)

3.75:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.75:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.75:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #B8734C 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

#B8734C

protanopia

#9a9a55

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #B8734C;

Text Color

color: #B8734C;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #B8734C;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #B8734C40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #B8734C;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B8734C 0%, #6e442c 100%);

#B8734C Color FAQs

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