Color swatch image showing #B3281B with RGB(179,40,27) values

#B3281B Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #B3281B including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#B3281B Color Information

#B3281B RGB value is (179, 40, 27). The hex color red value is 179, green is 40, and blue is 27. Its HSL format shows a hue of 5°, saturation of 74 percent, and lightness of 40 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 78 percent, 85 percent, 30 percent.

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#B3281B Color Meaning

Color #B3281B represents controlled intensity, passionate focus, and resilient energy. #B3281B deep reddish orange suggests warmth tempered by stability, promoting deliberate action. Consequently, color #B3281B communicates confidence and presence. Psychologically, color #B3281B enhances concentration, motivation, and strategic thinking. #B3281B encourages persistent effort without impulsiveness. Symbolically, color #B3281B connects to courage, cultural boldness, and purposeful energy. Spiritually, #B3281B embodies inner strength, fiery determination, and guided passion.

Color Conversion

Convert #B3281B 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
#B3281B
RGB
rgb(179, 40, 27)
HSL
hsl(5°, 74%, 40%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 78%, 85%, 30%)
HSV
hsv(5°, 85%, 70%)
XYZ
19.5470 11.1804 2.1647
Yxy
11.1804 0.5943 0.3399
Hunter Lab
33.4371 2.7731 0.9865
CIE-Lab
39.8827 54.2591 42.1690

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red179 / 255 (70%)
70%
Green40 / 255 (16%)
16%
Blue27 / 255 (11%)
11%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta78 / 100 (78%)
78%
Yellow85 / 100 (85%)
85%
Key (Black)30 / 100 (30%)
30%

Color Variations

#B3281B 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

#B3281B 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 #B3281B 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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#B3281B

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

6.49:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

6.49:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #B3281B 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

#B3281B

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #B3281B;

Text Color

color: #B3281B;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #B3281B;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #B3281B40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #B3281B;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B3281B 0%, #6b1810 100%);

#B3281B Color FAQs

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