Firebrick
HEX: #B22222 | Modern Palette
Color Specifications
#B22222
178, 34, 34
0°, 67% ,41%
0, 81, 81, 30
About Firebrick
Firebrick (#B22222) is a color with RGB(178, 34, 34) and HSL(0°, 67.9%, 41.6%). It is commonly associated with Romantic moods. In design, it fits Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Accent. Its complementary color is #22B2B2, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #22B222 and #2222B2. The name comes from Firebrick (English).
- HEX: #B22222
- RGB: 178, 34, 34
- HSL: 0°, 67.9%, 41.6%
- Mood: Romantic
- Style: Warm
- Use case: Text, Button, Accent
- Complementary color: #22B2B2
- Triadic colors: #22B222, #2222B2
- The name comes from Firebrick (English).
Live Components
Color Palettes
Color Harmonies
Complementary
The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.
Analogous
Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
Triadic
Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.
Split-Complementary
Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.
Tetradic (Square)
Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.
Monochromatic
Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.
Shades & Tints
A seamless scale of #B22222 from deepest shade to lightest tint.
Frequently Asked Questions
Name, History & Etymology
History
The material 'firebrick' has a history tied to industrial development, particularly in metallurgy, glassmaking, and ceramics, where furnaces and kilns needed linings that could endure extreme heat without melting or degrading. Early forms of refractory materials existed for centuries, but the specific engineered 'firebrick' became crucial with the Industrial Revolution. The color 'Firebrick' (#b22222) is a rich, deep red that evokes the intense heat and glowing embers associated with a fire or a hot brick. Its inclusion in standard web color palettes (like X11 color names) cemented its recognition as a distinct shade.
First Recorded Use
The term 'firebrick' itself, referring to the material, appears to solidify in usage during the 18th century as industrial processes requiring high-temperature resistance became more common. The color name 'Firebrick' as a specific shade of red is a much more modern adoption, likely popularized with web colors and digital design in the late 20th century.
Cultural Associations
The color 'Firebrick' is often associated with warmth, intensity, and robustness due to its namesake material. It can evoke feelings of comfort (like a fireplace) or passion and strength (like a deep red). In design, it's a strong, grounding red that can be used to convey tradition, resilience, or a bold statement. It's less aggressive than a pure bright red but more vibrant than a maroon.
Code Snippets
/* Background */
.element {
background-color: #B22222;
}
/* Text */
.element {
color: #B22222;
}
/* Border */
.element {
border: 1px solid #B22222;
}/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
background: linear-gradient(
to right,
#B22222,
#22B2B2
);
}
/* Radial gradient */
.element {
background: radial-gradient(
circle,
#B22222,
#22B2B2
);
}// SCSS variable
$firebrick: #B22222;
// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$firebrick-r: 178;
$firebrick-g: 34;
$firebrick-b: 34;
// Usage
.element {
background-color: $firebrick;
color: rgba($firebrick-r, $firebrick-g, $firebrick-b, 0.8);
}