#B32848 Color Meaning and Information

#B32848 Color Information

#B32848 RGB value is (179, 40, 72). The hex color red value is 179, green is 40, and blue is 72. Its HSL format shows a hue of 346°, saturation of 63 percent, and lightness of43 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 78 percent, 60 percent, 30percent.

#B32848

rgb(179, 40, 72)

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#B32848 Color Meaning

color #B32848 embodies solemn passion, artistic depth, and quiet rebellion. #B32848 near-burgundy shade straddles red and purple, merging the urgency of activism with the introspection of spirituality. Psychologically, Color #B32848 evokes emotional complexity—#B32848 feels intimate but not fragile, intense but not volatile. Designers use #B32848 in literary journals, avant-garde fashion, and social justice movements that reject superficiality. Culturally, the amaranth plant symbolizes immortality across civilizations, and #B32848 hue channels that endurance through shadow rather than brightness. #B32848 lacks royal pretense; instead, #B32848 suggests wisdom forged in struggle. Spiritually, #B32848 reflects inner fire that refuses to be extinguished—ideal for memorials, poetry, or brands centered on legacy. Use color #B32848 when your audience values substance over spectacle and emotion over explanation.

Color Conversion

Convert #B32848 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

#B32848

RGB

rgb(179, 40, 72)

HSL

hsl(346°, 63%, 43%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 78%, 60%, 30%)

HSV

hsv(346°, 78%, 70%)

XYZ

20.5189 11.5692 7.2825

Yxy

11.5692 0.5212 0.2939

Hunter Lab

34.0135 3.0113 0.5328

CIE-Lab

40.5230 56.3114 16.2696

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red179 / 255 (70%)

70%

Green40 / 255 (16%)

16%

Blue72 / 255 (28%)

28%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta78 / 100 (78%)

78%

Yellow60 / 100 (60%)

60%

Key (Black)30 / 100 (30%)

30%

Color Variations

#B32848 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

#B32848 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 #B32848 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:#B32848

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

6.34:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

6.34:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

6.34:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #B32848 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

#B32848

protanopia

#777640

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #B32848;

Text Color

color: #B32848;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #B32848;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #B3284840;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #B32848;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B32848 0%, #6b182c 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #B32848 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.