Color swatch image showing #B3446D with RGB(179,68,109) values

#B3446D Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #B3446D including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#B3446D Color Information

#B3446D RGB value is (179, 68, 109). The hex color red value is 179, green is 68, and blue is 109. Its HSL format shows a hue of 338°, saturation of 45 percent, and lightness of 48 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 62 percent, 39 percent, 30 percent.

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#B3446D Color Meaning

Color #B3446D reflects elegance mixed with emotional complexity. #B3446D rose toned berry feels romantic but reserved. #B3446D carries warmth without vulnerability. In color psychology, color #B3446D encourages emotional balance and refined self expression. #B3446D reduces impulsive reactions while keeping emotional awareness active. Symbolically and spiritually, color #B3446D represents dignified affection, inner harmony, and mature emotional identity. #B3446D suits narratives centered on growth rather than intensity.

Color Conversion

Convert #B3446D 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
#B3446D
RGB
rgb(179, 68, 109)
HSL
hsl(338°, 45%, 48%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 62%, 39%, 30%)
HSV
hsv(338°, 62%, 70%)
XYZ
23.4178 14.8221 16.0947
Yxy
14.8221 0.4310 0.2728
Hunter Lab
38.4995 3.3395 0.0050
CIE-Lab
45.3895 48.8432 0.0964

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red179 / 255 (70%)
70%
Green68 / 255 (27%)
27%
Blue109 / 255 (43%)
43%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta62 / 100 (62%)
62%
Yellow39 / 100 (39%)
39%
Key (Black)30 / 100 (30%)
30%

Color Variations

#B3446D 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

#B3446D 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 #B3446D 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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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

5.30:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.30:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.30:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #B3446D 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

#B3446D

protanopia

#838263

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #B3446D;

Text Color

color: #B3446D;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #B3446D;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #B3446D40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #B3446D;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B3446D 0%, #692840 100%);

#B3446D Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #B3446D color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.