Color swatch image showing #B03056 with RGB(176,48,86) values

#B03056 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #B03056 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#B03056 Color Information

#B03056 RGB value is (176, 48, 86). The hex color red value is 176, green is 48, and blue is 86. Its HSL format shows a hue of 342°, saturation of 57 percent, and lightness of 44 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 73 percent, 51 percent, 31 percent.

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#B03056 Color Meaning

Color #B03056 embodies controlled passion, emotional depth, and enduring strength. #B03056 deep red with violet undertones feels grounded yet intensely expressive. Psychologically, color #B03056 supports focus, perseverance, and reflective confidence. #B03056 encourages deliberate action guided by emotional insight. Culturally, color #B03056 references heritage, ceremonial attire, and classic design. Spiritually, #B03056 represents disciplined vitality, inner resilience, and the integration of heart-centered energy with practical action.

Color Conversion

Convert #B03056 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
#B03056
RGB
rgb(176, 48, 86)
HSL
hsl(342°, 57%, 44%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 73%, 51%, 31%)
HSV
hsv(342°, 73%, 69%)
XYZ
20.6412 12.0159 10.0355
Yxy
12.0159 0.4835 0.2815
Hunter Lab
34.6640 2.9715 0.3114
CIE-Lab
41.2414 53.8097 8.3501

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red176 / 255 (69%)
69%
Green48 / 255 (19%)
19%
Blue86 / 255 (34%)
34%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta73 / 100 (73%)
73%
Yellow51 / 100 (51%)
51%
Key (Black)31 / 100 (31%)
31%

Color Variations

#B03056 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

#B03056 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 #B03056 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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#B03056

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

6.17:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

6.17:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

6.17:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #B03056 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

#B03056

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #B03056;

Text Color

color: #B03056;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #B03056;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #B0305640;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #B03056;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B03056 0%, #691d34 100%);

#B03056 Color FAQs

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