Color swatch image showing #B44C32 with RGB(180,76,50) values
Color swatch image showing #B44C32 with RGB(180,76,50) values

#B44C32 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #B44C32 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#B44C32 Color Information

#B44C32 RGB value is (180, 76, 50). The hex color red value is 180, green is 76, and blue is 50. Its HSL format shows a hue of 12°, saturation of 57 percent, and lightness of 45 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 58 percent, 72 percent, 29 percent.

#B44C32 color swatch
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#B44C32 Color Meaning

Color #B44C32 conveys muted passion, subdued danger, and earthy warmth. #B44C32 dusty red resembles faded terracotta. Color #B44C32 suggests tempered intensity. Psychologically, color #B44C32 provides warmth without urgency. #B44C32 evokes rustic vitality. Symbolically, color #B44C32 represents sustained life force. Culturally, #B44C32 appears in folk art.

Color Conversion

Convert #B44C32 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
#B44C32
RGB
rgb(180, 76, 50)
HSL
hsl(12°, 57%, 45%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 58%, 72%, 29%)
HSV
hsv(12°, 72%, 71%)
XYZ
21.9826 15.1025 4.7741
Yxy
15.1025 0.5252 0.3608
Hunter Lab
38.8619 2.7561 1.3368
CIE-Lab
45.7742 40.6457 35.9829

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red180 / 255 (71%)
71%
Green76 / 255 (30%)
30%
Blue50 / 255 (20%)
20%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta58 / 100 (58%)
58%
Yellow72 / 100 (72%)
72%
Key (Black)29 / 100 (29%)
29%

Color Variations

#B44C32 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

#B44C32 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 #B44C32 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.

#FFFFFF
#B44C32

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

5.22:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.22:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.22:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #B44C32 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

#B44C32

protanopia

#878638

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #B44C32;

Text Color

color: #B44C32;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #B44C32;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #B44C3240;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #B44C32;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B44C32 0%, #6b2d1d 100%);

#B44C32 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #B44C32 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.