#B3241D Color Meaning and Information

#B3241D Color Information

#B3241D RGB value is (179, 36, 29). The hex color red value is 179, green is 36, and blue is 29. Its HSL format shows a hue of 3°, saturation of 72 percent, and lightness of 41 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 80 percent, 84 percent, 30 percent.

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#B3241D Color Meaning

Color #B3241D represents structural strength, warmth, and enduring intensity. #B3241D deep red tone evokes both masonry and controlled fire, providing a sense of lasting energy. Consequently, color #B3241D feels solid, secure, and grounded. From a psychological standpoint, color #B3241D encourages emotional resilience, focused determination, and steady resolve. #B3241D supports measured action over impulsivity. Symbolically, color #B3241D references architectural reliability, foundational strength, and cultural endurance. Spiritually, #B3241D reflects disciplined passion, protective warmth, and inner fortitude.

Color Conversion

Convert #B3241D 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

#B3241D

RGB

rgb(179, 36, 29)

HSL

hsl(3°, 72%, 41%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 80%, 84%, 30%)

HSV

hsv(3°, 84%, 70%)

XYZ

19.4431 10.9342 2.2481

Yxy

10.9342 0.5959 0.3351

Hunter Lab

33.0669 2.7823 0.9413

CIE-Lab

39.4694 55.5164 40.7690

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red179 / 255 (70%)

70%

Green36 / 255 (14%)

14%

Blue29 / 255 (11%)

11%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta80 / 100 (80%)

80%

Yellow84 / 100 (84%)

84%

Key (Black)30 / 100 (30%)

30%

Color Variations

#B3241D 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

#B3241D 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 #B3241D 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:#B3241D

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

6.59:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

6.59:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

6.59:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #B3241D 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

#B3241D

protanopia

#75741f

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #B3241D;

Text Color

color: #B3241D;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #B3241D;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #B3241D40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #B3241D;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B3241D 0%, #6c1612 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #B3241D in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.

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