Firebrick vs Dark Red

What is the difference between Firebrick and Dark Red?

Examining Firebrick (#B22222) relative to Dark Red (#8B0000) showcases key differences in design application. Dark Red stands out as the more vivid and colorful shade of the two. Firebrick behaves as a lighter and more luminous tone. A subtle hue shift of 0° creates a blended and harmonious transition.

Design recommendations for Firebrick vs Dark Red

Integrating Firebrick and Dark Red requires balancing dark and light elements. Utilize the depth of Dark Red to provide strong contrast and visual structure, and pair it with Firebrick on card backgrounds or subtle link accents to keep the user interface fresh and readable.

Readability & Contrast Testing

Visual test showing black and white text overlay readability on both colors.

Firebrick Typography

Preview of dark and light text elements rendered over a solid Firebrick background canvas.

White Text: 6.68:1 Black Text: 3.14:1

Dark Red Typography

Preview of dark and light text elements rendered over a solid Dark Red background canvas.

White Text: 10.01:1 Black Text: 2.10:1

Technical Specifications Comparison

Format / Value Firebrick Dark Red Delta / Difference
HEX Code #B22222 #8B0000 -
RGB Channels rgb(178, 34, 34) rgb(139, 0, 0) R:-39 | G:-34 | B:-34
HSL Values hsl(0°, 68%, 42%) hsl(0°, 100%, 27%) H:0° | S:+32% | L:-15%
CMYK (Print) cmyk(0%, 81%, 81%, 30%) cmyk(0%, 100%, 100%, 45%) -

Individual Color References

Firebrick Reference Sheet HEX, RGB, HSL and print codes
Dark Red Reference Sheet HEX, RGB, HSL and print codes
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