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Crimson and FireBrick

Analogous color combination with 1.48:1 contrast ratio

#8C000F
#B22222

Color Values

Crimson
HEX #8C000F
RGB 140, 0, 15
HSL 354, 100%, 27%
FireBrick
HEX #B22222
RGB 178, 34, 34
HSL 0, 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 Crimson and FireBrick is 6 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

1.48:1
Crimson background with FireBrick text
Below AA — decorative use only

UI Preview

Crimson surface

Sample text on a crimson 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: #8C000F;
  --color-b: #B22222;
  --color-a-rgb: 140, 0, 15;
  --color-b-rgb: 178, 34, 34;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "Crimson and FireBrick",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "Crimson",
      "hex": "#8C000F",
      "rgb": [
        140,
        0,
        15
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "FireBrick",
      "hex": "#B22222",
      "rgb": [
        178,
        34,
        34
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Analogous",
  "contrastRatio": 1.48
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do crimson and firebrick go together?

Yes. Crimson 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 1.48:1, which is below the AA threshold for text — use it for decorative purposes rather than text readability.

What is the contrast ratio between crimson and firebrick?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Crimson (#8C000F) and FireBrick (#B22222) is 1.48:1. This ratio is below AA. Use the pairing for backgrounds, borders, and decorative elements rather than text-on-background combinations.

How do I use crimson 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 crimson and firebrick?

Crimson has the hex code #8C000F and RGB values rgb(140, 0, 15). 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.