Color swatch image showing #B7411F with RGB(183,65,31) values
Color swatch image showing #B7411F with RGB(183,65,31) values

#B7411F Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #B7411F including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#B7411F Color Information

#B7411F RGB value is (183, 65, 31). The hex color red value is 183, green is 65, and blue is 31. Its HSL format shows a hue of 13°, saturation of 71 percent, and lightness of 42 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 64 percent, 83 percent, 28 percent.

#B7411F color swatch
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#B7411F Color Meaning

Color #B7411F signifies smoldering intensity, earthy passion, and warning without alarm. #B7411F deep, brownish red resembles terracotta, rust, and glowing embers, suggesting contained heat and aged fervor. Psychologically, color #B7411F evokes a sense of enduring passion, warm danger, and robust, physical life that is past its first flare. #B7411F culturally references desert minerals, handmade pottery, and autumn berries. Spiritually, #B7411F 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 #B7411F 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
#B7411F
RGB
rgb(183, 65, 31)
HSL
hsl(13°, 71%, 42%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 64%, 83%, 28%)
HSV
hsv(13°, 83%, 72%)
XYZ
21.6661 13.9468 2.8464
Yxy
13.9468 0.5634 0.3626
Hunter Lab
37.3454 2.9200 1.3583
CIE-Lab
44.1565 46.1384 44.3607

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red183 / 255 (72%)
72%
Green65 / 255 (25%)
25%
Blue31 / 255 (12%)
12%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta64 / 100 (64%)
64%
Yellow83 / 100 (83%)
83%
Key (Black)28 / 100 (28%)
28%

Color Variations

#B7411F 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

#B7411F 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 #B7411F 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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#B7411F

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

5.54:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.54:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.54:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #B7411F 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

#B7411F

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #B7411F;

Text Color

color: #B7411F;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #B7411F;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #B7411F40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #B7411F;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B7411F 0%, #6e2613 100%);

#B7411F Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #B7411F color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.