Color swatch image showing #B32436 with RGB(179,36,54) values
Color swatch image showing #B32436 with RGB(179,36,54) values

#B32436 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #B32436 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#B32436 Color Information

#B32436 RGB value is (179, 36, 54). The hex color red value is 179, green is 36, and blue is 54. Its HSL format shows a hue of 352°, saturation of 67 percent, and lightness of 42 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 80 percent, 70 percent, 30 percent.

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#B32436 Color Meaning

Color #B32436 signifies dramatic intensity, historical luxury, and bold substance. #B32436 deep, slightly brownish red is the color of the carmine dye, suggesting old master paintings, theatrical curtains, and rich wine. Psychologically, color #B32436 evokes a sense of grand drama, matured passion, and weighty, aesthetic importance. #B32436 culturally references Renaissance art, luxury velvet, and the solemnity of certain historical uniforms. Spiritually, #B32436 color represents passion made permanent, the depth of sensory experience, and desire that has been culturally codified, embodying a rich and historical intensity.

Color Conversion

Convert #B32436 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
#B32436
RGB
rgb(179, 36, 54)
HSL
hsl(352°, 67%, 42%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 80%, 70%, 30%)
HSV
hsv(352°, 80%, 70%)
XYZ
19.8871 11.1118 4.5867
Yxy
11.1118 0.5589 0.3123
Hunter Lab
33.3344 2.8901 0.7381
CIE-Lab
39.7681 56.4548 26.5628

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red179 / 255 (70%)
70%
Green36 / 255 (14%)
14%
Blue54 / 255 (21%)
21%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta80 / 100 (80%)
80%
Yellow70 / 100 (70%)
70%
Key (Black)30 / 100 (30%)
30%

Color Variations

#B32436 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

#B32436 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 #B32436 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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#B32436

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

6.52:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

6.52:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

6.52:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #B32436 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

#B32436

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #B32436;

Text Color

color: #B32436;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #B32436;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #B3243640;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #B32436;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B32436 0%, #6b1521 100%);

#B32436 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #B32436 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.