REDS

Firebrick

#B22222

RGB 178, 34, 34 · HSL 0°, 68%, 42% · CMYK 0, 81, 81, 30

Firebrick is #B22222 in HEX — rgb(178, 34, 34), hsl(0°, 68%, 42%), cmyk(0%, 81%, 81%, 30%).

Firebrick pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 0°, 68%, 42%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on feature walls, dining rooms, hallways — anywhere you want energy. Reads best alongside cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim.

Color Codes

HEX#B22222

RGB178, 34, 34

HSL0°, 68%, 42%

HSV0°, 81%, 70%

CMYK0, 81, 81, 30

Decimal11674146

CSS RGBrgb(178, 34, 34)

CSS HSLhsl(0, 68%, 42%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Coral Red 3016

ΔE 2.2 · #B32821

Behr

Red Tomato 170B-7

ΔE 4.9 · #AE1B27

Vista Paint

Red Red K-1219

ΔE 5.7 · #C4342D

Dulux

True Heart S05G8

ΔE 5.8 · #B12D2C

Sherwin-Williams

Real Red SW6868

ΔE 5.9 · #BF2D32

Benjamin Moore

Million 2003-10

ΔE 6 · #B6342D

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 6 · #B8352E

Dunn-Edwards

Hot Jazz DEA107

ΔE 6.4 · #BC3033

Dutch Boy

International Red D-6771

ΔE 8.3 · #9D0B1E

Kilz

Atomic Red LH170

ΔE 8.7 · #B83236

Hallman-Lindsay

Movie Star 1116

ΔE 8.8 · #C52033

Kobra

Red 15

ΔE 11 · #BD413A

Valspar

Scarlet Sun 1011-1

ΔE 12.7 · #D24B42

IKEA

IKEA130 130

ΔE 15.1 · #9B2C2C

PPG

Cinnamon Stone 1193-7

ΔE 16 · #C9543A

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 19.8 · #D65F3D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

11/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneRed UndertonePink

Reads as a warm red with a pink undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#B22222

#22B4B4

Analogous

#B4226B

#B22222

#B46B22

Triadic

#B22222

#22B422

#2222B4

Split-Complementary

#B22222

#22B46B

#226BB4

Tetradic

#B22222

#6BB422

#22B4B4

#6B22B4

Monochromatic

#330A0A

#741616

#B22222

#DC4747

#E88787

Rectangle

#B22222

#B4B422

#22B4B4

#2222B4

Compound

#B22222

#B46B22

#22B4B4

#226BB4

Variations

Lighter

#D93838

#DA7373

#E4B3B3

Darker

#931919

#670F0F

#3D0707

Saturation

#815555

#B42222

#C51111

Interior Use

Best Rooms

dining rooms, hallways, feature walls

Best Uses

accent walls, doors, statement furniture

Pairs With

cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

6.68:1

vs Black

3.14:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#B22222

#7C7015

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B22222

#545422

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B22222

#B02B3A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Firebrick carries the unmistakable charge of red — it raises pulse and appetite, draws the eye first in any room, and refuses to recede. Use it where you want presence: dining rooms that should feel social, hallways that need a focal point, front doors that announce arrival.

SymbolismPassion, urgency, vitality

PersonalityConfident, expressive, daring

energyappetitefocalsocialwarmthstatement

How it looks under different light

#C54635

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#B22222

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#B24B59

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EDE8E8

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#269090

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Doors · Mouldings

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #B22222;

CSS — background

background-color: #B22222;

CSS Variable

--color-firebrick: #B22222;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'firebrick': '#B22222' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B22222] text-[#B22222]

SCSS

$firebrick: #B22222;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B22222?

#B22222 is Firebrick, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #B22222 warm or cool?

Firebrick reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Firebrick?

Firebrick works well in dining rooms, hallways, feature walls. Designers typically use it for accent walls, doors, statement furniture.

What colors pair well with Firebrick?

Firebrick pairs naturally with cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Firebrick?

You can download Firebrick on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Firebrick?

The hex code is #B22222. In RGB it's 178, 34, 34, and in HSL it's 0°, 68%, 42%.

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