FireBrick and Snow
Analogous color combination with 6.46:1 contrast ratio
Color Values
#B22222178, 34, 340, 68%, 42%#FFFAFA255, 250, 2500, 100%, 99%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 Snow 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.
Snow surface
Sample text on a snow background demonstrates readability and visual hierarchy.
Design Tokens
CSS Variables
:root {
--color-a: #B22222;
--color-b: #FFFAFA;
--color-a-rgb: 178, 34, 34;
--color-b-rgb: 255, 250, 250;
}JSON
{
"name": "FireBrick and Snow",
"colors": [
{
"name": "FireBrick",
"hex": "#B22222",
"rgb": [
178,
34,
34
]
},
{
"name": "Snow",
"hex": "#FFFAFA",
"rgb": [
255,
250,
250
]
}
],
"harmony": "Analogous",
"contrastRatio": 6.46
}Related Combinations
Frequently Asked Questions
Do firebrick and snow go together?
Yes. FireBrick and Snow 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 6.46:1, which passes AA for large text and UI components.
What is the contrast ratio between firebrick and snow?
The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between FireBrick (#B22222) and Snow (#FFFAFA) is 6.46:1. This passes AA for normal text and AAA for large text.
How do I use firebrick and snow 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 snow?
FireBrick has the hex code #B22222 and RGB values rgb(178, 34, 34). Snow has the hex code #FFFAFA and RGB values rgb(255, 250, 250). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.