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FireBrick and Teal

Complementary color combination with 1.76:1 contrast ratio

#B22222
#029386

Color Values

FireBrick
HEX #B22222
RGB 178, 34, 34
HSL 0, 68%, 42%
Teal
HEX #029386
RGB 2, 147, 134
HSL 175, 97%, 29%

Harmony: Complementary

These colors sit opposite each other on the wheel, producing maximum visual contrast. Complementary pairings are vibrant and attention-grabbing, but a 70/30 split keeps them from shouting.

The hue angle between FireBrick and Teal is 175 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

1.76:1
FireBrick background with Teal text
Below AA — decorative use only

UI Preview

FireBrick surface

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

Teal surface

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

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #B22222;
  --color-b: #029386;
  --color-a-rgb: 178, 34, 34;
  --color-b-rgb: 2, 147, 134;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "FireBrick and Teal",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "FireBrick",
      "hex": "#B22222",
      "rgb": [
        178,
        34,
        34
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Teal",
      "hex": "#029386",
      "rgb": [
        2,
        147,
        134
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Complementary",
  "contrastRatio": 1.76
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do firebrick and teal go together?

Yes. FireBrick and Teal form a complementary color combination. These colors sit opposite each other on the wheel, producing maximum visual contrast. Complementary pairings are vibrant and attention-grabbing, but a 70/30 split keeps them from shouting. The pairing has a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.76:1, 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 teal?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between FireBrick (#B22222) and Teal (#029386) is 1.76:1. 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 teal 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. Since these are complementary colors, lean toward a 70/25/5 split to keep the contrast from becoming overwhelming. Test the result with our Contrast Checker if text is involved.

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

FireBrick has the hex code #B22222 and RGB values rgb(178, 34, 34). Teal has the hex code #029386 and RGB values rgb(2, 147, 134). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.