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Fire Brick

Hex Code #BB231B

Color Analysis Summary

Color #BB231B, 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 73% red, 14% green, and 11% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 187, Green: 35, and Blue: 27. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #BB231B. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 3°, a saturation of 75%, and a lightness index of 42%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 73%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #BB231B 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)187, 35, 27
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)3°, 75%, 42%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)3°, 86%, 73%
CSS Valuergb(187, 35, 27)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background6.23:1
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 Background3.37:1
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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