#B3242D Color Information
#B3242D RGB value is (179, 36, 45). The hex color red value is 179, green is 36, and blue is 45. Its HSL format shows a hue of 356°, saturation of 67 percent, and lightness of 42 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 80 percent, 75 percent, 30 percent.
#B3242D Color Meaning
Color #B3242D sharpens crimson into focus. #B3242D slightly desaturated, blue-leaning red avoids the warmth of tomato or the sterility of scarlet, landing instead in a zone of cultural precision. Color #B3242D references traditional lacquerware, imperial seals, and ceremonial banners—where red signifies authority, not just passion. Cross-cultural color studies show that color #B3242D is consistently associated with prosperity and protection in East Asian contexts, making #B3242D essential in global branding that respects regional symbolism. Color #B3242D doesn’t universalize—#B3242D localizes with intent. In modern design, #B3242D appears in luxury tea, cultural institutions, and high-end cosmetics where heritage matters. Paired with gold or deep black, color #B3242D creates contrast that feels ritualistic, not commercial. Color #B3242D isn’t loud—#B3242D’s deliberate.
Color Conversion
Convert #B3242D 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.
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Color Variations
#B3242D 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
#B3242D 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 #B3242D 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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UI Components
Color Blindness Simulator
See how #B3242D 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.
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Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.
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#B3242D Color FAQs
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