#B62C16

A medium, vivid red closely aligning with Firebrick.

About #B62C16

The precise color #B62C16 is an excellent choice for modern design projects. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Firebrick. In the RGB color space, it consists of 182 red, 44 green, and 22 blue.

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 76% M, 88% Y, and 29% K. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.

From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. To prevent eye strain, #FFFFFF text pairs best with this hex code. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#B62C16
RGB182, 44, 22
HSL8.2°, 78.4%, 40.0%
CMYK0%, 76%, 88%, 29%
HSV8.2°, 87.9%, 71.4%
LAB40.9, 53.8, 45.6
XYZ20.3, 11.8, 2.0
Decimal11938838

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

6.25:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA
3.36:1
Text on #000000
AA Large
5.97:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA
2.86:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #B62C16; }
.text-color { color: #B62C16; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #B62C16; }

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Firebrick
#B22222