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Fire Brick

Hex Code #B31214

Color Analysis Summary

Color #B31214, historically referred to as Fire Brick, is a beautifully balanced color tone. Mathematically, in the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) spectrum, this color is formulated by mixing 70% red, 7% green, and 8% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 179, Green: 18, and Blue: 20. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #B31214. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 359°, a saturation of 82%, and a lightness index of 39%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 70%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #B31214 into your UI layout is highly recommended for building visual hierarchy, either as a primary brand marker or a subtle secondary accent. When paired with its programmatic complement or analogous siblings, it creates a highly professional and accessible color scheme.

Color Code Formats

RGB (Red, Green, Blue)179, 18, 20
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)359°, 82%, 39%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)359°, 90%, 70%
CSS Valuergb(179, 18, 20)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background6.97:1
AA Normal Text (4.5:1)PASS
AA Large Text (3.0:1)PASS
AAA Normal Text (7.0:1)FAIL
AAA Large Text (4.5:1)PASS
On Black Background3.01:1
AA Normal Text (4.5:1)FAIL
AA Large Text (3.0:1)PASS
AAA Normal Text (7.0:1)FAIL
AAA Large Text (4.5:1)FAIL

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