#B3280F Color Meaning and Information

#B3280F Color Information

#B3280F RGB value is (179, 40, 15). The hex color red value is 179, green is 40, and blue is 15. Its HSL format shows a hue of 9°, saturation of 85 percent, and lightness of38 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 78 percent, 92 percent, 30percent.

#B3280F

rgb(179, 40, 15)

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#B3280F Color Meaning

Color #B3280F represents controlled intensity, passionate focus, and resilient energy. #B3280F deep reddish orange suggests warmth tempered by stability, promoting deliberate action. Consequently, color #B3280F communicates confidence and presence. Psychologically, color #B3280F enhances concentration, motivation, and strategic thinking. #B3280F encourages persistent effort without impulsiveness. Symbolically, color #B3280F connects to courage, cultural boldness, and purposeful energy. Spiritually, #B3280F embodies inner strength, fiery determination, and guided passion.

Color Conversion

Convert #B3280F 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

#B3280F

RGB

rgb(179, 40, 15)

HSL

hsl(9°, 85%, 38%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 78%, 92%, 30%)

HSV

hsv(9°, 92%, 70%)

XYZ

19.4354 11.1358 1.5770

Yxy

11.1358 0.6046 0.3464

Hunter Lab

33.3703 2.7460 1.0375

CIE-Lab

39.8082 54.0173 47.4697

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red179 / 255 (70%)

70%

Green40 / 255 (16%)

16%

Blue15 / 255 (6%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta78 / 100 (78%)

78%

Yellow92 / 100 (92%)

92%

Key (Black)30 / 100 (30%)

30%

Color Variations

#B3280F 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

#B3280F 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 #B3280F 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:#B3280F

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

6.51:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

6.51:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

6.51:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #B3280F 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

#B3280F

protanopia

#777615

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #B3280F;

Text Color

color: #B3280F;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #B3280F;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #B3280F40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #B3280F;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B3280F 0%, #6d1809 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #B3280F in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.