Orient Red (#B32428) Color Meaning and Information

Orient Red (#B32428) Color Information

Orient Red (#B32428) RGB value is (179, 36, 40). The hex color red value is 179, green is 36, and blue is 40. Its HSL format shows a hue of 358°, saturation of 67 percent, and lightness of 42 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 80 percent, 78 percent, 30 percent.

Orient Red

#B32428

rgb(179, 36, 40)

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Orient Red (#B32428) Color Meaning

Orient Red (#B32428) sharpens crimson into focus. This slightly desaturated, blue-leaning red avoids the warmth of tomato or the sterility of scarlet, landing instead in a zone of cultural precision. Orient Red (#B32428) references traditional lacquerware, imperial seals, and ceremonial banners—where red signifies authority, not just passion. Cross-cultural color studies show that Orient Red (#B32428) is consistently associated with prosperity and protection in East Asian contexts, making it essential in global branding that respects regional symbolism. Orient Red (#B32428) doesn’t universalize—it localizes with intent. In modern design, it appears in luxury tea, cultural institutions, and high-end cosmetics where heritage matters. Paired with gold or deep black, Orient Red (#B32428) creates contrast that feels ritualistic, not commercial. Orient Red (#B32428) isn’t loud—it’s deliberate.

Color Conversion

Convert Orient Red (#B32428) 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

#B32428

RGB

rgb(179, 36, 40)

HSL

hsl(358°, 67%, 42%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 80%, 78%, 30%)

HSV

hsv(358°, 80%, 70%)

XYZ

19.6043 10.9987 3.0972

Yxy

10.9987 0.5817 0.3264

Hunter Lab

33.1643 2.8213 0.8679

CIE-Lab

39.5782 55.8594 34.7727

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red179 / 255 (70%)

70%

Green36 / 255 (14%)

14%

Blue40 / 255 (16%)

16%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta80 / 100 (80%)

80%

Yellow78 / 100 (78%)

78%

Key (Black)30 / 100 (30%)

30%

Color Variations

Orient Red (#B32428) 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

Orient Red (#B32428) 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 Orient Red (#B32428) 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:#B32428

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

6.56:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

6.56:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

6.56:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #B32428 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

Orient Red (#B32428)

protanopia

#757427

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #B32428;

Text Color

color: #B32428;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #B32428;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #B3242840;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #B32428;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B32428 0%, #6b1518 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to Orient Red (#B32428) in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.