#B23B0D Color Meaning and Information

#B23B0D Color Information

#B23B0D RGB value is (178, 59, 13). The hex color red value is 178, green is 59, and blue is 13. Its HSL format shows a hue of 17°, saturation of 86 percent, and lightness of37 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 67 percent, 93 percent, 30percent.

#B23B0D

rgb(178, 59, 13)

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#B23B0D Color Meaning

Color #B23B0D conveys warmth, durability, and natural strength. #B23B0D reddish-orange evokes weathered metals and earthy tones, suggesting resilience and practicality. From a mental standpoint, color #B23B0D encourages perseverance, grounded focus, and purposeful action. #B23B0D supports rational planning under dynamic conditions. Culturally, color #B23B0D is associated with industrial design, heritage crafts, and rustic aesthetics. Spiritually, color #B23B0D represents endurance, stability, and the conscious use of energy to sustain long-term growth.

Color Conversion

Convert #B23B0D 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

#B23B0D

RGB

rgb(178, 59, 13)

HSL

hsl(17°, 86%, 37%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 67%, 93%, 30%)

HSV

hsv(17°, 93%, 70%)

XYZ

19.9967 12.6220 1.7631

Yxy

12.6220 0.5816 0.3671

Hunter Lab

35.5275 2.6424 1.2545

CIE-Lab

42.1880 46.5684 49.7258

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red178 / 255 (70%)

70%

Green59 / 255 (23%)

23%

Blue13 / 255 (5%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta67 / 100 (67%)

67%

Yellow93 / 100 (93%)

93%

Key (Black)30 / 100 (30%)

30%

Color Variations

#B23B0D 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

#B23B0D 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 #B23B0D 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.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#B23B0D

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

5.96:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.96:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.96:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #B23B0D 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

#B23B0D

protanopia

#7e7d18

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #B23B0D;

Text Color

color: #B23B0D;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #B23B0D;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #B23B0D40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #B23B0D;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B23B0D 0%, #6b2408 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #B23B0D in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.