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Fire Brick

Hex Code #AE2D13

Color Analysis Summary

Color #AE2D13, historically referred to as Fire Brick, is a beautifully balanced color tone. Mathematically, in the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) spectrum, this color is formulated by mixing 68% red, 18% green, and 7% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 174, Green: 45, and Blue: 19. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #AE2D13. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 10°, a saturation of 80%, and a lightness index of 38%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 68%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #AE2D13 into your UI layout is highly recommended for building visual hierarchy, either as a primary brand marker or a subtle secondary accent. When paired with its programmatic complement or analogous siblings, it creates a highly professional and accessible color scheme.

Color Code Formats

RGB (Red, Green, Blue)174, 45, 19
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)10°, 80%, 38%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)10°, 89%, 68%
CSS Valuergb(174, 45, 19)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background6.59:1
AA Normal Text (4.5:1)PASS
AA Large Text (3.0:1)PASS
AAA Normal Text (7.0:1)FAIL
AAA Large Text (4.5:1)PASS
On Black Background3.18:1
AA Normal Text (4.5:1)FAIL
AA Large Text (3.0:1)PASS
AAA Normal Text (7.0:1)FAIL
AAA Large Text (4.5:1)FAIL

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