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Fire Brick

Hex Code #CD2326

Color Analysis Summary

Color #CD2326, 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 80% red, 14% green, and 15% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 205, Green: 35, and Blue: 38. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #CD2326. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 359°, a saturation of 71%, and a lightness index of 47%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 80%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #CD2326 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)205, 35, 38
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)359°, 71%, 47%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)359°, 83%, 80%
CSS Valuergb(205, 35, 38)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background5.43:1
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 Background3.86:1
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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