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Fire Brick

Hex Code #B41D2F

Color Analysis Summary

Color #B41D2F, 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 71% red, 11% green, and 18% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 180, Green: 29, and Blue: 47. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #B41D2F. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 353°, a saturation of 72%, and a lightness index of 41%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 71%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #B41D2F 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)180, 29, 47
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)353°, 72%, 41%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)353°, 84%, 71%
CSS Valuergb(180, 29, 47)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background6.65:1
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 Background3.16:1
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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