Color swatch image showing #B94E50 with RGB(185,78,80) values

#B94E50 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #B94E50 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#B94E50 Color Information

#B94E50 RGB value is (185, 78, 80). The hex color red value is 185, green is 78, and blue is 80. Its HSL format shows a hue of 359°, saturation of 43 percent, and lightness of 52 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 58 percent, 57 percent, 27 percent.

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#B94E50 Color Meaning

Color #B94E50 conveys controlled passion, subtle vibrancy, and reflective energy. In color psychology, #B94E50 encourages expressive awareness, emotional balance, and deliberate action. In cultures and history, color #B94E50 is linked to decorative arts, textiles, and artistic expression, symbolizing intensity tempered with sophistication. From a spiritual perspective, color #B94E50 embodies mindful expression, grounded presence, and conscious engagement. #B94E50 promotes balance between energy and reflection.

Color Conversion

Convert #B94E50 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
#B94E50
RGB
rgb(185, 78, 80)
HSL
hsl(359°, 43%, 52%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 58%, 57%, 27%)
HSV
hsv(359°, 58%, 73%)
XYZ
24.1799 16.3423 9.4694
Yxy
16.3423 0.4837 0.3269
Hunter Lab
40.4256 3.2499 0.9919
CIE-Lab
47.4204 43.4538 20.7353

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red185 / 255 (73%)
73%
Green78 / 255 (31%)
31%
Blue80 / 255 (31%)
31%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta58 / 100 (58%)
58%
Yellow57 / 100 (57%)
57%
Key (Black)27 / 100 (27%)
27%

Color Variations

#B94E50 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

#B94E50 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 #B94E50 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.

#FFFFFF
#B94E50

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

4.92:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.92:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.92:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #B94E50 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

#B94E50

protanopia

#8b8a50

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #B94E50;

Text Color

color: #B94E50;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #B94E50;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #B94E5040;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #B94E50;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B94E50 0%, #702d2e 100%);

#B94E50 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #B94E50 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.