FireBrick and IndianRed
Analogous color combination with 1.68:1 contrast ratio
Color Values
#B22222178, 34, 340, 68%, 42%#CD5C5C205, 92, 920, 53%, 58%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 FireBrick and IndianRed is 0 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.
WCAG Contrast
UI Preview
FireBrick surface
Sample text on a firebrick background demonstrates readability and visual hierarchy.
IndianRed surface
Sample text on a indianred background demonstrates readability and visual hierarchy.
Design Tokens
CSS Variables
:root {
--color-a: #B22222;
--color-b: #CD5C5C;
--color-a-rgb: 178, 34, 34;
--color-b-rgb: 205, 92, 92;
}JSON
{
"name": "FireBrick and IndianRed",
"colors": [
{
"name": "FireBrick",
"hex": "#B22222",
"rgb": [
178,
34,
34
]
},
{
"name": "IndianRed",
"hex": "#CD5C5C",
"rgb": [
205,
92,
92
]
}
],
"harmony": "Analogous",
"contrastRatio": 1.68
}Related Combinations
Frequently Asked Questions
Do firebrick and indianred go together?
Yes. FireBrick and IndianRed 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 1.68:1, 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 indianred?
The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between FireBrick (#B22222) and IndianRed (#CD5C5C) is 1.68:1. 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 indianred 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 firebrick and indianred?
FireBrick has the hex code #B22222 and RGB values rgb(178, 34, 34). IndianRed has the hex code #CD5C5C and RGB values rgb(205, 92, 92). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.