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FireBrick and Green

Triadic color combination with 1.30:1 contrast ratio

#B22222
#008000

Color Values

FireBrick
HEX #B22222
RGB 178, 34, 34
HSL 0, 68%, 42%
Green
HEX #008000
RGB 0, 128, 0
HSL 120, 100%, 25%

Harmony: Triadic

These colors are roughly 120 degrees apart on the wheel — a triadic relationship that stays lively without clashing. Triadic schemes work best when one color dominates and the other two act as accents.

The hue angle between FireBrick and Green is 120 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

1.30:1
FireBrick background with Green text
Below AA — decorative use only

UI Preview

FireBrick surface

Sample text on a firebrick background demonstrates readability and visual hierarchy.

Green surface

Sample text on a green background demonstrates readability and visual hierarchy.

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #B22222;
  --color-b: #008000;
  --color-a-rgb: 178, 34, 34;
  --color-b-rgb: 0, 128, 0;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "FireBrick and Green",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "FireBrick",
      "hex": "#B22222",
      "rgb": [
        178,
        34,
        34
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Green",
      "hex": "#008000",
      "rgb": [
        0,
        128,
        0
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Triadic",
  "contrastRatio": 1.3
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do firebrick and green go together?

Yes. FireBrick and Green form a triadic color combination. These colors are roughly 120 degrees apart on the wheel — a triadic relationship that stays lively without clashing. Triadic schemes work best when one color dominates and the other two act as accents. The pairing has a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.30:1, which is below the AA threshold for text — use it for decorative purposes rather than text readability.

What is the contrast ratio between firebrick and green?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between FireBrick (#B22222) and Green (#008000) is 1.30:1. This ratio is below AA. Use the pairing for backgrounds, borders, and decorative elements rather than text-on-background combinations.

How do I use firebrick and green 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. If one color is significantly darker, use it for text or structural elements and the lighter one for backgrounds. Test the result with our Contrast Checker if text is involved.

What are the hex and RGB values for firebrick and green?

FireBrick has the hex code #B22222 and RGB values rgb(178, 34, 34). Green has the hex code #008000 and RGB values rgb(0, 128, 0). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.