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#B44C22 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #B44C22 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#B44C22 Color Information

#B44C22 RGB value is (180, 76, 34). The hex color red value is 180, green is 76, and blue is 34. Its HSL format shows a hue of 17°, saturation of 68 percent, and lightness of42 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 58 percent, 81 percent, 29percent.

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rgb(180, 76, 34)
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#B44C22 Color Meaning

Color #B44C22 signifies smoldering intensity, earthy passion, and warning without alarm. #B44C22 deep, brownish red resembles terracotta, rust, and glowing embers, suggesting contained heat and aged fervor. Psychologically, color #B44C22 evokes a sense of enduring passion, warm danger, and robust, physical life that is past its first flare. #B44C22 culturally references desert minerals, handmade pottery, and autumn berries. Spiritually, #B44C22 color represents passion tempered by experience, the warmth of the hearth, and slow-burning will, acting as a symbol for deep, persistent, and resilient desire.

Color Conversion

Convert #B44C22 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
#B44C22
RGB
rgb(180, 76, 34)
HSL
hsl(17°, 68%, 42%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 58%, 81%, 29%)
HSV
hsv(17°, 81%, 71%)
XYZ
21.6956 14.9877 3.2628
Yxy
14.9877 0.5431 0.3752
Hunter Lab
38.7140 2.6815 1.4899
CIE-Lab
45.6173 39.9806 44.1155

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red180 / 255 (71%)
71%
Green76 / 255 (30%)
30%
Blue34 / 255 (13%)
13%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta58 / 100 (58%)
58%
Yellow81 / 100 (81%)
81%
Key (Black)29 / 100 (29%)
29%

Color Variations

#B44C22 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

#B44C22 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 #B44C22 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+)

5.25:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.25:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.25:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #B44C22 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

#B44C22

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #B44C22;

Text Color

color: #B44C22;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #B44C22;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #B44C2240;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #B44C22;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B44C22 0%, #6c2d15 100%);

#B44C22 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #B44C22 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.