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Fire Brick

Hex Code #B32429

Color Analysis Summary

Color #B32429, 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, 14% green, and 16% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 179, Green: 36, and Blue: 41. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #B32429. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 358°, a saturation of 67%, and a lightness index of 42%. 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 #B32429 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, 36, 41
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)358°, 67%, 42%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)358°, 80%, 70%
CSS Valuergb(179, 36, 41)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background6.56:1
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 Background3.2:1
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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