Color swatch image showing #B74104 with RGB(183,65,4) values
Color swatch image showing #B74104 with RGB(183,65,4) values

#B74104 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #B74104 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#B74104 Color Information

#B74104 RGB value is (183, 65, 4). The hex color red value is 183, green is 65, and blue is 4. Its HSL format shows a hue of 20°, saturation of 96 percent, and lightness of 37 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 64 percent, 98 percent, 28 percent.

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#B74104 Color Meaning

Color #B74104 represents grounded strength, stability, and earthy warmth. Its rich reddish-brown tone evokes solid foundations, craftsmanship, and resilience. Psychologically, color #B74104 inspires confidence, reliability, and practical action. Culturally, the shade reflects traditional woodworking, luxury interiors, and classic design heritage. Color #B74104 provides depth and richness in palettes, balancing brighter or cooler colors. Spiritually, #B74104 conveys endurance, rootedness, and connection to the physical world. Color #B74104 helps foster patience, focus, and grounded energy in personal or creative pursuits.

Color Conversion

Convert #B74104 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
#B74104
RGB
rgb(183, 65, 4)
HSL
hsl(20°, 96%, 37%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 64%, 98%, 28%)
HSV
hsv(20°, 98%, 72%)
XYZ
21.4407 13.8566 1.6594
Yxy
13.8566 0.5802 0.3749
Hunter Lab
37.2245 2.8622 1.4733
CIE-Lab
44.0266 45.6355 53.9079

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red183 / 255 (72%)
72%
Green65 / 255 (25%)
25%
Blue4 / 255 (2%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta64 / 100 (64%)
64%
Yellow98 / 100 (98%)
98%
Key (Black)28 / 100 (28%)
28%

Color Variations

#B74104 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

#B74104 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 #B74104 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
#B74104

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

5.57:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.57:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.57:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #B74104 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

#B74104

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #B74104;

Text Color

color: #B74104;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #B74104;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #B7410440;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #B74104;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B74104 0%, #702702 100%);

#B74104 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #B74104 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.