What is the hex code for Firebrick?

The hex code for Firebrick is #B22222. In RGB that is rgb(178, 34, 34), and in HSL it is hsl(0, 68%, 42%).

What RGB values make Firebrick?

Firebrick is 178 red, 34 green, and 34 blue, written as rgb(178, 34, 34).

Firebrick scores 6.68:1 against white. WCAG AA needs 4.5:1 for body text, so it passes.

Yes. You can write color: firebrick directly in CSS, which every browser resolves to #B22222.

#B22222

Firebrick is a red tone at #B22222. It sits at 0 degrees on the color wheel with 68% saturation and 42% lightness.

Color values

Tints mix Firebrick with white, shades mix it with black. Use the light end for backgrounds and the dark end for text that has to stay readable.

Tint 80%

#F0D3D3

Tint 60%

#E0A7A7

Tint 40%

#D17A7A

Tint 20%

#C14E4E

Base

#B22222

Shade 20%

#8E1B1B

Shade 40%

#6B1414

Shade 60%

#470E0E

Shade 80%

#240707

On white

Sample text

6.68:1

Passes AA for body text

On black

Sample text

3.14:1

Large text only

Check a specific pairing in the contrast checker.

Frequently asked

What is the hex code for Firebrick?: The hex code for Firebrick is #B22222. In RGB that is rgb(178, 34, 34), and in HSL it is hsl(0, 68%, 42%).
What RGB values make Firebrick?: Firebrick is 178 red, 34 green, and 34 blue, written as rgb(178, 34, 34).
Is Firebrick readable as text on a white background?: Firebrick scores 6.68:1 against white. WCAG AA needs 4.5:1 for body text, so it passes.
Is Firebrick a valid CSS color name?: Yes. You can write color: firebrick directly in CSS, which every browser resolves to #B22222.