#B61624

A medium, vivid red closely aligning with Firebrick.

About #B61624

The precise color #B61624 is an excellent choice for modern design projects. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Firebrick. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 182, 22, and 36.

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. Its ink density profile breaks down to 0% cyan, 88% magenta, 80% yellow, and 29% black. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.

From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. To prevent eye strain, #FFFFFF text pairs best with this hex code. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#B61624
RGB182, 22, 36
HSL354.8°, 78.4%, 40.0%
CMYK0%, 88%, 80%, 29%
HSV354.8°, 87.9%, 71.4%
LAB39.0, 59.9, 36.6
XYZ19.9, 10.6, 2.7
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Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

6.71:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA
3.13:1
Text on #000000
AA Large
6.41:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA
2.66:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #B61624; }
.text-color { color: #B61624; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #B61624; }

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Firebrick
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