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#B3241A Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #B3241A including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#B3241A Color Information

#B3241A RGB value is (179, 36, 26). The hex color red value is 179, green is 36, and blue is 26. Its HSL format shows a hue of 4°, saturation of 75 percent, and lightness of40 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 80 percent, 85 percent, 30percent.

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#B3241A Color Meaning

Color #B3241A conveys grounded intensity, protective warmth, and assertive heritage. Color #B3241A is a deep, slightly brownish red that mirrors roasted peppers, terracotta tiles, and sun-baked earth. Unlike fire-engine red, #B3241A carries organic weight; unlike burgundy, #B3241A radiates warmth. In architectural and food branding, #B3241A hue signals authenticity through origin—common in Mediterranean cuisine, artisan ceramics, and heritage textiles. Psychological research links such earthy reds to increased perceived trustworthiness in “farm-to-table” and craft contexts. In design systems, color #B3241A functions as a stable primary or accent. #B3241A pairs powerfully with olive, cream, and slate, creating palettes that feel rooted yet vibrant. Digital contrast is strong against light backgrounds, and #B3241A meets accessibility standards for body text with proper weighting. Print reproduction is superb on uncoated stocks, enhancing its tactile credibility. Consumer studies show higher emotional resonance with products using color #B3241A in seasonal or regional campaigns. Culturally, color #B3241A reflects warmth that protects—clay walls that cool, spice blends that preserve, hands that shape. #B3241A appears in slow design, culinary storytelling, and community heritage as a symbol of labor that loves. Spiritually, #B3241A aligns with the root chakra’s nurturing mode: stability that feeds. Designers use color #B3241A when they want to signal passion with place. Its intensity is earned, not applied.

Color Conversion

Convert #B3241A 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
#B3241A
RGB
rgb(179, 36, 26)
HSL
hsl(4°, 75%, 40%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 80%, 85%, 30%)
HSV
hsv(4°, 85%, 70%)
XYZ
19.4077 10.9200 2.0622
Yxy
10.9200 0.5992 0.3371
Hunter Lab
33.0454 2.7738 0.9573
CIE-Lab
39.4455 55.4410 42.2846

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red179 / 255 (70%)
70%
Green36 / 255 (14%)
14%
Blue26 / 255 (10%)
10%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta80 / 100 (80%)
80%
Yellow85 / 100 (85%)
85%
Key (Black)30 / 100 (30%)
30%

Color Variations

#B3241A 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

#B3241A 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 #B3241A 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+)

6.60:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

6.60:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

6.60:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #B3241A 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

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protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #B3241A;

Text Color

color: #B3241A;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #B3241A;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #B3241A40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #B3241A;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B3241A 0%, #6c160f 100%);

#B3241A Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #B3241A color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.