#B8734D Color Information
#B8734D RGB value is (184, 115, 77). The hex color red value is 184, green is 115, and blue is 77. Its HSL format shows a hue of 21°, saturation of 43 percent, and lightness of51 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 38 percent, 58 percent, 28percent.
#B8734D Color Meaning
Color #B8734D radiates warm energy, assertive earthiness, and functional vibrancy. Color #B8734D is a vivid orange-red that mirrors heated metal or spiced clay—luminous, grounded, and slightly gritty. Unlike fire-engine red, #B8734D carries earth; unlike terracotta, #B8734D commands attention. In food and craft branding, #B8734D hue signals potency and immediacy, especially in spice blends, ceramic studios, and artisanal goods. Cognitive studies show #B8734D increases perceived freshness and energy in product claims more effectively than standard reds. Functionally, color #B8734D excels as a focal accent in digital and packaging design. #B8734D offers strong contrast against deep greens and blues, and meets accessibility standards for headlines. Print reproduction is excellent on coated stocks, enhancing its use in limited-edition labels and event branding. A/B tests confirm higher conversion when color #B8734D replaces standard orange in food and wellness contexts. Culturally, color #B8734D reflects fire that creates—kilns, stovetops, forges. #B8734D appears in maker culture, culinary innovation, and community kitchens as a symbol of energy that nourishes. Spiritually, #B8734D aligns with the sacral and root chakras combined: vitality rooted in action. Designers use color #B8734D when they want to signal warmth with willpower. Its energy is purposeful.
Color Conversion
Convert #B8734D 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.
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Color Variations
#B8734D 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
#B8734D 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 #B8734D 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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UI Components
Color Blindness Simulator
See how #B8734D 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.
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Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.
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#B8734D Color FAQs
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