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#B22222Primary tokenCSS Named Color Reference
Fire Brick Color Code
Fire Brick·#B22222
Red FamilyWarmMid toneMid saturationoklch(49.7% 0.180 27)
RGB
rgb(178, 34, 34)Screen valuesHSL
hsl(0 68% 42%)Hue and lightnessCMYK
0, 81, 81, 30Print handoffLAB
39, 56, 38Perceptual referenceOKLCH
oklch(49.7% 0.180 27)Modern perceptualFire Brick is a mid-tone, balanced CSS named color at #B22222. If you searched for fire brick hex code, B22222, or fire brick RGB, this page gives the exact color value, conversion formats, contrast checks, nearby colors, and links into the lookup and converter workflows.
Best text colorWhite text
Body text contrast6.68:1
Best UseAlerts, destructive actions, high-energy CTAs, and urgent interface signals
Tonal Scale
100#F1D7D7
300#DC9999
500#C04A4A
600#B22222
800#801818
Contrast Checks
White text on this color
Buttons, badges, and filled actions.
6.68:1Safe for body text
Dark text on this color
Large headings and selective UI.
2.57:1Needs more separation
This color on light surface
Links, borders, and icons on light UI.
6.34:1Safe for body text
Best text colorWhite textContrast 6.68:1
Professional Reference
OKLCHoklch(49.7% 0.180 27)
Relative Luminance0.1072
Source TypeCSS Named Color
Classification
Red FamilyWarmMid toneMid saturation
Source Context
Source Type
CSS Named Color
System
CSS
Closest Matches
Ant Design Red 8Material Red 900Tailwind Red 700
Color Notes
- Fire Brick is kept as an exact CSS named color for #B22222.
- Queries for fire brick color code, B22222, or fire brick RGB usually need the value first, then contrast and implementation context.
Accessibility Matrix
White text on this color
White text placed on the current color.
6.68:1AA
Dark text on this color
Dark text or headings on the current color.
2.57:1Needs more separation
This color on light surface
Use this color for links, strokes, or icons on light UI.
6.34:1AA
This color on dark surface
Use this color inside dark shells for strokes, tags, or icons.
2.57:1Needs more separation
Best text colorWhite textContrast 6.68:1 · AA
Where It Works
- Use it for alerts, errors, destructive actions, urgent badges, and high-energy accents.
- Keep red focused because broad red surfaces can feel heavy or stressful.
- Pair with white, warm neutrals, deep red shades, and restrained supporting colors.
Reference Notes
Last Updated
2026-09-03
Source Library
CSS Standard Colors
Methodology
Verified source values + site guidance
Color Notes
Fire Brick is sourced from the published CSS Standard Colors library and retained here as a searchable reference swatch for product and interface reference work.
Hue Family
High-energy warm reds for editorial and alerts.
Source Collections
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Palette Starting Points
Implementation Snippets
:root {
--color-fire-brick: #B22222;
--color-fire-brick-rgb: 178 34 34;
}class="bg-[#B22222] text-white"
class="hover:bg-[#801818] ring-1 ring-[#B22222]"{
"fireBrick": "#B22222",
"fireBrickRgb": [178, 34, 34],
"fireBrickHsl": [0, 68, 42]
}