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#B22222

Firebrick Color — #B22222

Complete color reference for #B22222: conversions to RGB, HSL, HSV, CMYK, color harmonies, shades & tints scale, and WCAG accessibility contrast ratios.

Color Format Conversions

HEX#B22222
RGBrgb(178, 34, 34)
HSLhsl(0, 68%, 42%)
HSVhsv(0, 81%, 70%)
CMYKC:0% M:81% Y:81% K:30%
CSS Colorfirebrick
Decimal11674146
Luminance0.1072

WCAG Accessibility Contrast

#B22222 on White
Ratio: 6.68:1 — AA
#B22222 on Black
Ratio: 3.14:1 — AA Large
White on #B22222
Ratio: 6.68:1 — AA
Black on #B22222
Ratio: 3.14:1 — AA Large

WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 (normal text) or ≥3:1 (large text). WCAG AAA requires ≥7:1.

Shades & Tints Scale

50#FBF4F4
100#F3DEDE
200#E8BDBD
300#DC9C9C
400#CD6F6F
500#B22222
600#8E1B1B
700#6B1414
800#470E0E
900#2D0909

Steps 50–400 are tints (mixed with white); 500 is the base color; 600–900 are shades (mixed with black).

Color Harmonies

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the RGB equivalent of #B22222?

The RGB equivalent is rgb(178, 34, 34). The red channel is 178, green is 34, and blue is 34 (scale 0–255).

What is the HSL value of #B22222?

The HSL value is hsl(0, 68%, 42%). Hue is 0°, saturation is 68%, and lightness is 42%.

Does #B22222 meet WCAG accessibility standards?

On a white background, #B22222 achieves a 6.68:1 contrast ratio (AA). On a black background it achieves 3.14:1 (AA Large). WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 for normal text.

What is the complementary color of #B22222?

The complementary color (180° opposite on the hue wheel) of #B22222 is #22B4B4.