Color swatch image showing #B94E4E with RGB(185,78,78) values

#B94E4E Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #B94E4E including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#B94E4E Color Information

#B94E4E RGB value is (185, 78, 78). The hex color red value is 185, green is 78, and blue is 78. Its HSL format shows a hue of 0°, saturation of 43 percent, and lightness of 52 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 58 percent, 58 percent, 27 percent.

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#B94E4E Color Meaning

Color #B94E4E signifies organic richness, weathered warmth, and sturdy comfort. #B94E4E medium, reddish-brown mimics the nut's shell, suggesting leather, autumn leaves, and terracotta pottery. Psychologically, color #B94E4E evokes reliability, natural comfort, and a sense of warmth that is solid and enduring. #B94E4E culturally references equestrian gear, rustic interior design, and the colors of a forest floor in fall. Spiritually, #B94E4E color represents grounded nourishment, protection found in nature, and a heartiness that sustains through seasons, acting as a symbol for reliable, earthy abundance.

Color Conversion

Convert #B94E4E 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
#B94E4E
RGB
rgb(185, 78, 78)
HSL
hsl(0°, 43%, 52%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 58%, 58%, 27%)
HSV
hsv(0°, 58%, 73%)
XYZ
24.1071 16.3131 9.0859
Yxy
16.3131 0.4870 0.3295
Hunter Lab
40.3895 3.2301 1.0329
CIE-Lab
47.3826 43.2979 21.8829

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red185 / 255 (73%)
73%
Green78 / 255 (31%)
31%
Blue78 / 255 (31%)
31%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta58 / 100 (58%)
58%
Yellow58 / 100 (58%)
58%
Key (Black)27 / 100 (27%)
27%

Color Variations

#B94E4E 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

#B94E4E 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 #B94E4E 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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#B94E4E

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

4.93:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.93:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.93:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #B94E4E 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

#B94E4E

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #B94E4E;

Text Color

color: #B94E4E;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #B94E4E;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #B94E4E40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #B94E4E;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B94E4E 0%, #702d2d 100%);

#B94E4E Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #B94E4E color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.