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#B23B04 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #B23B04 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#B23B04 Color Information

#B23B04 RGB value is (178, 59, 4). The hex color red value is 178, green is 59, and blue is 4. Its HSL format shows a hue of 19°, saturation of 96 percent, and lightness of36 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 67 percent, 98 percent, 30percent.

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#B23B04 Color Meaning

Color #B23B04 conveys warmth, durability, and natural strength. #B23B04 reddish-orange evokes weathered metals and earthy tones, suggesting resilience and practicality. From a mental standpoint, color #B23B04 encourages perseverance, grounded focus, and purposeful action. #B23B04 supports rational planning under dynamic conditions. Culturally, color #B23B04 is associated with industrial design, heritage crafts, and rustic aesthetics. Spiritually, color #B23B04 represents endurance, stability, and the conscious use of energy to sustain long-term growth.

Color Conversion

Convert #B23B04 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
#B23B04
RGB
rgb(178, 59, 4)
HSL
hsl(19°, 96%, 36%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 67%, 98%, 30%)
HSV
hsv(19°, 98%, 70%)
XYZ
19.9460 12.6017 1.4960
Yxy
12.6017 0.5859 0.3702
Hunter Lab
35.4989 2.6299 1.2792
CIE-Lab
42.1568 46.4511 52.3688

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red178 / 255 (70%)
70%
Green59 / 255 (23%)
23%
Blue4 / 255 (2%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta67 / 100 (67%)
67%
Yellow98 / 100 (98%)
98%
Key (Black)30 / 100 (30%)
30%

Color Variations

#B23B04 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

#B23B04 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 #B23B04 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+)

5.97:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.97:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.97:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #B23B04 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

#B23B04

protanopia

#7e7d11

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #B23B04;

Text Color

color: #B23B04;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #B23B04;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #B23B0440;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #B23B04;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B23B04 0%, #6e2402 100%);

#B23B04 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #B23B04 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.