Brick red color

Think of the fired brick on old building facades. It's a muted, earthy red that adds warmth without being loud. It's used on accent walls, tile floors and rustic or industrial interiors.

Also known as: brick.

Brick red · #B22222

About brick red

Brick red (#B22222) is a warm, mid-tone, moderately saturated color. It belongs to the reds family. It mixes 178 red, 34 green and 34 blue (out of 255). It is mostly used in home decor, architecture, exteriors.

Brick red shades and tints

From lightest to darkest. Tap a shade to copy its code.

Brick red color harmonies

Combinations based on the color wheel. More in the color harmony tool.

ComplementaryClose to: Tiffany blue

AnalogousClose to: Mexican pink, Copper

TriadicClose to: Green, Ultramarine

Split complementaryClose to: Jade green, French blue

TetradicClose to: Apple green, Tiffany blue, Deep purple

Brick red color palettes

Copy the codes or open a palette in the editor to tweak it.

Monochromatic palette · Brick red

Analogous palette · Brick red

Complementary palette · Brick red

Triadic palette · Brick red

With neutrals palette · Brick red

With an accent palette · Brick red

Brick red contrast with text

White textContrast 6.7:1 · AA

Black textContrast 3.1:1 · AA large text

Based on WCAG 2.1 guidelines. Test other pairs in the contrast checker.

CSS code

:root {
  --brick-red: #B22222;
  --brick-red-rgb: 178, 34, 34;
}
.bg { background-color: var(--brick-red); }
.text { color: var(--brick-red); }

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Themed palettes with this color

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Frequently asked questions

What is the hex code for brick red?

The hex code for brick red is #B22222. In RGB it is rgb(178, 34, 34), in HSL hsl(0, 68%, 42%) and in CMYK 0, 81, 81, 30.

What is the complementary color of brick red?

Its complement on the color wheel is #22B2B2, close to Tiffany blue. Used in small doses, it works as an accent and adds strong contrast.

Can you use white text on brick red?

Yes. The contrast with white is 6.7:1, enough for body text (WCAG AA).