Firebrick Color – #b22222: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Firebrick color hex code is #b22222, and it is composed of 70% red, 13% green and 13% blue.
Firebrick is a dark, bright, and warm color at 81% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 6.68:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Firebrick color (#b22222) against light backgrounds.

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Firebrick Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Firebrick, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| 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) |









