Color swatch image showing #B32426 with RGB(179,36,38) values

#B32426 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #B32426 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#B32426 Color Information

#B32426 RGB value is (179, 36, 38). The hex color red value is 179, green is 36, and blue is 38. Its HSL format shows a hue of 359°, saturation of 67 percent, and lightness of 42 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 80 percent, 79 percent, 30 percent.

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#B32426 Color Meaning

Color #B32426 sharpens crimson into focus. #B32426 slightly desaturated, blue-leaning red avoids the warmth of tomato or the sterility of scarlet, landing instead in a zone of cultural precision. Color #B32426 references traditional lacquerware, imperial seals, and ceremonial banners—where red signifies authority, not just passion. Cross-cultural color studies show that color #B32426 is consistently associated with prosperity and protection in East Asian contexts, making #B32426 essential in global branding that respects regional symbolism. Color #B32426 doesn’t universalize—#B32426 localizes with intent. In modern design, #B32426 appears in luxury tea, cultural institutions, and high-end cosmetics where heritage matters. Paired with gold or deep black, color #B32426 creates contrast that feels ritualistic, not commercial. Color #B32426 isn’t loud—#B32426’s deliberate.

Color Conversion

Convert #B32426 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
#B32426
RGB
rgb(179, 36, 38)
HSL
hsl(359°, 67%, 42%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 80%, 79%, 30%)
HSV
hsv(359°, 80%, 70%)
XYZ
19.5711 10.9854 2.9226
Yxy
10.9854 0.5846 0.3281
Hunter Lab
33.1442 2.8133 0.8830
CIE-Lab
39.5559 55.7891 35.9035

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red179 / 255 (70%)
70%
Green36 / 255 (14%)
14%
Blue38 / 255 (15%)
15%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta80 / 100 (80%)
80%
Yellow79 / 100 (79%)
79%
Key (Black)30 / 100 (30%)
30%

Color Variations

#B32426 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

#B32426 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 #B32426 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+)

6.57:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

6.57:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

6.57:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #B32426 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: #B32426;

Text Color

color: #B32426;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #B32426;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #B3242640;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #B32426;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B32426 0%, #6b1517 100%);

#B32426 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #B32426 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.