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#B30001 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #B30001 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#B30001 Color Information

#B30001 RGB value is (179, 0, 1). The hex color red value is 179, green is 0, and blue is 1. Its HSL format shows a hue of 360°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 35 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 100 percent, 99 percent, 30 percent.

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#B30001 Color Meaning

Color #B30001 conveys intensity, seriousness, and uncompromising force. #B30001 deep red (#B30001) feels weighty and commanding, often associated with strong conviction and consequence. Psychologically, color #B30001 heightens alertness and emotional intensity. #B30001 encourages decisive action and firm boundaries. Culturally, #B30001 appears in historical pigments, ceremonial artifacts, and warning contexts. Symbolically, #B30001 represents power, sacrifice, and irreversible commitment.

Color Conversion

Convert #B30001 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
#B30001
RGB
rgb(179, 0, 1)
HSL
hsl(360°, 100%, 35%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 100%, 99%, 30%)
HSV
hsv(360°, 100%, 70%)
XYZ
18.5959 9.5859 0.8989
Yxy
9.5859 0.6395 0.3296
Hunter Lab
30.9611 2.7302 0.8705
CIE-Lab
37.0887 61.4353 51.0892

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red179 / 255 (70%)
70%
Green0 / 255 (0%)
Blue1 / 255 (0%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Yellow99 / 100 (99%)
99%
Key (Black)30 / 100 (30%)
30%

Color Variations

#B30001 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

#B30001 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 #B30001 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+)

7.20:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

7.20:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

7.20:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #B30001 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

#B30001

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #B30001;

Text Color

color: #B30001;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #B30001;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #B3000140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #B30001;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B30001 0%, #6d0000 100%);

#B30001 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #B30001 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.