Firebrick Color – #b22222: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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Firebrick is a CSS named color that borrows its name from the heat-resistant bricks lining kilns and furnaces, which glow this deep, iron-rich red. A muted, brownish red with real weight, the firebrick color hex code #b22222 works as a strong, grounded accent that feels sturdier than a bright primary.

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Firebrick Color Codes and Information
Complete breakdown of the color Firebrick:
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #b22222 |
| RGB | rgb(178,34,34) |
| HSL | hsl(0,67.9%,41.6%) |
| CMYK | 0, 81, 81, 30 |
| HSV | 0, 81, 70 |
| RGB % | 70, 13, 13 |
| XYZ | 19.2, 10.7, 2.6 |
| LAB | 39.1, 56, 37.4 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Red |
| Saturation | 81% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 6.68 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 3.14 (fails WCAG AA) |
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