Coral and FireBrick
Analogous color combination with 2.14:1 contrast ratio
Color Values
#FC5A50252, 90, 803, 97%, 65%#B22222178, 34, 340, 68%, 42%Harmony: Analogous
These colors sit beside each other on the wheel, so the pairing feels calm and cohesive. Analogous schemes are easy on the eye and work well for gradients, backgrounds, and designs that want to feel settled rather than energetic.
The hue angle between Coral and FireBrick is 3 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.
WCAG Contrast
UI Preview
Coral surface
Sample text on a coral background demonstrates readability and visual hierarchy.
FireBrick surface
Sample text on a firebrick background demonstrates readability and visual hierarchy.
Design Tokens
CSS Variables
:root {
--color-a: #FC5A50;
--color-b: #B22222;
--color-a-rgb: 252, 90, 80;
--color-b-rgb: 178, 34, 34;
}JSON
{
"name": "Coral and FireBrick",
"colors": [
{
"name": "Coral",
"hex": "#FC5A50",
"rgb": [
252,
90,
80
]
},
{
"name": "FireBrick",
"hex": "#B22222",
"rgb": [
178,
34,
34
]
}
],
"harmony": "Analogous",
"contrastRatio": 2.14
}Related Combinations
Frequently Asked Questions
Do coral and firebrick go together?
Yes. Coral and FireBrick form a analogous color combination. These colors sit beside each other on the wheel, so the pairing feels calm and cohesive. Analogous schemes are easy on the eye and work well for gradients, backgrounds, and designs that want to feel settled rather than energetic. The pairing has a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.14:1, which is below the AA threshold for text — use it for decorative purposes rather than text readability.
What is the contrast ratio between coral and firebrick?
The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Coral (#FC5A50) and FireBrick (#B22222) is 2.14:1. This ratio is below AA. Use the pairing for backgrounds, borders, and decorative elements rather than text-on-background combinations.
How do I use coral and firebrick in design?
A safe starting point is the 60/30/10 rule: give one color about 60 percent of the surface area, the other about 30 percent, and reserve the remaining 10 percent for an accent or neutral. Because analogous colors blend naturally, you can use them in more equal proportions without visual conflict. Test the result with our Contrast Checker if text is involved.
What are the hex and RGB values for coral and firebrick?
Coral has the hex code #FC5A50 and RGB values rgb(252, 90, 80). FireBrick has the hex code #B22222 and RGB values rgb(178, 34, 34). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.