Dropped Brick Color – #bb3300: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Dropped Brick color hex code is #bb3300, and it is composed of 73% red, 20% green and 0% blue.
Dropped Brick is a dark, vibrant, saturated, and warm color at 100% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 5.86:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Dropped Brick color (#bb3300) against light backgrounds.

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Dropped Brick Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Dropped Brick, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #bb3300 |
| RGB | rgb(187,51,0) |
| HSL | hsl(16,100%,36.7%) |
| CMYK | 0, 73, 100, 27 |
| HSV | 16, 100, 73 |
| RGB % | 73, 20, 0 |
| XYZ | 21.7, 12.9, 1.4 |
| LAB | 42.6, 53, 54.2 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 100% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 5.86 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 3.59 (fails WCAG AA) |
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