Color swatch image showing #B74108 with RGB(183,65,8) values
Color swatch image showing #B74108 with RGB(183,65,8) values

#B74108 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #B74108 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#B74108 Color Information

#B74108 RGB value is (183, 65, 8). The hex color red value is 183, green is 65, and blue is 8. Its HSL format shows a hue of 20°, saturation of 92 percent, and lightness of 37 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 64 percent, 96 percent, 28 percent.

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#B74108 Color Meaning

Color #B74108 conveys warmth, durability, and natural strength. #B74108 reddish-orange evokes weathered metals and earthy tones, suggesting resilience and practicality. From a mental standpoint, color #B74108 encourages perseverance, grounded focus, and purposeful action. #B74108 supports rational planning under dynamic conditions. Culturally, color #B74108 is associated with industrial design, heritage crafts, and rustic aesthetics. Spiritually, color #B74108 represents endurance, stability, and the conscious use of energy to sustain long-term growth.

Color Conversion

Convert #B74108 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
#B74108
RGB
rgb(183, 65, 8)
HSL
hsl(20°, 92%, 37%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 64%, 96%, 28%)
HSV
hsv(20°, 96%, 72%)
XYZ
21.4626 13.8654 1.7748
Yxy
13.8654 0.5785 0.3737
Hunter Lab
37.2363 2.8678 1.4622
CIE-Lab
44.0393 45.6846 52.8059

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red183 / 255 (72%)
72%
Green65 / 255 (25%)
25%
Blue8 / 255 (3%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta64 / 100 (64%)
64%
Yellow96 / 100 (96%)
96%
Key (Black)28 / 100 (28%)
28%

Color Variations

#B74108 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

#B74108 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 #B74108 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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#B74108

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 #B74108 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

#B74108

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #B74108;

Text Color

color: #B74108;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #B74108;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #B7410840;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #B74108;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B74108 0%, #6e2805 100%);

#B74108 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #B74108 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.