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FireBrick and Pink

Analogous color combination with 4.34:1 contrast ratio

#B22222
#FFC0CB

Color Values

FireBrick
HEX #B22222
RGB 178, 34, 34
HSL 0, 68%, 42%
Pink
HEX #FFC0CB
RGB 255, 192, 203
HSL 350, 100%, 88%

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 Pink is 10 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

4.34:1
FireBrick background with Pink text
AA large text only

UI Preview

FireBrick surface

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

Pink surface

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

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #B22222;
  --color-b: #FFC0CB;
  --color-a-rgb: 178, 34, 34;
  --color-b-rgb: 255, 192, 203;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "FireBrick and Pink",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "FireBrick",
      "hex": "#B22222",
      "rgb": [
        178,
        34,
        34
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Pink",
      "hex": "#FFC0CB",
      "rgb": [
        255,
        192,
        203
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Analogous",
  "contrastRatio": 4.34
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do firebrick and pink go together?

Yes. FireBrick and Pink 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 4.34:1, which passes AA for large text but not for body text.

What is the contrast ratio between firebrick and pink?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between FireBrick (#B22222) and Pink (#FFC0CB) is 4.34:1. This passes AA for large text (18pt+ or 14pt+ bold) but not for normal-sized body text.

How do I use firebrick and pink 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 pink?

FireBrick has the hex code #B22222 and RGB values rgb(178, 34, 34). Pink has the hex code #FFC0CB and RGB values rgb(255, 192, 203). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.