#B22222 Hex Code
Color Name: Firebrick
What is hex #B22222 Color?
The color name of hex code #B22222 is Firebrick. The RGB values are (178, 34, 34) which means it is composed of
72% red, 14% green and 14% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:81 Y:81 K:30. In the HSV/HSB scale, #B22222 has a hue of 0°, 81% saturation and a brightness value of 70%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.
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Hex #B22222 Color Codes
| Color Name | Firebrick |
| RGB Values | (178, 34, 34) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 81%, 81%, 30%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (0°, 81%, 70%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #993333 |
| Inverse Color | #4DDDDD [Turquoise] |
| Closest Pantone® | 2350 C |
| Closest RAL | 3000 [Flame red] |
| Complementary Color | #22B2B2 [Light Sea Green] |
| #B22222 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #525252 |
| Desaturated | #6A6A6A |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #4D4D4D |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #414141 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #858585 |
Hex #B22222 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #B22222 is #22B2B2 which is called Light Sea Green. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #B22222 color is offered by #22B2B2. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #B22222 are #B26A22 and #B2226A, called Dirty Brown and Maroon (X11), respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #B22222 with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #B22222 are #22B26A (Green (Crayola)) and #226AB2 (Green-Blue). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.
Triadic Palette
#B22222 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #22B222 (Yellow-Green (Color Wheel)) and #2222B2 (Persian Blue) along with #B22222, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #B22222 has #22B222 (Yellow-Green (Color Wheel)), #22B2B2 (Light Sea Green) and #B222B2 (Byzantine). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #B22222 contains #6AB222 (Green (RYB)), #22B2B2 (Light Sea Green) and #6A22B2 (Grape). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.
Hex #B22222 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #B22222 rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.
Tints, Tones & Shades of B22222 Color
Tints
C14E4E- C96464
- D17A7A
- D99191
- E0A7A7
- E8BDBD
- F0D3D3
- F7E9E9
Tones
- A83535
- A33E3E
- 9E4848
- 995151
- 945A5A
- 8F6464
- 8A6D6D
- 857777
Shades
- 8E1B1B
- 7D1818
- 6B1414
- 591111
- 470E0E
- 350A0A
- 240707
- 120303
#B22222 Color Patterns
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#B22222 Gingham Checks
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#B22222 Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#B22222 Polka Dots Pattern
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#B22222 Honeycomb Pattern
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#B22222 Leaves Pattern
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#B22222 Houndstooth Pattern
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#B22222 Trellis Pattern
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#B22222 Plaid Pattern
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
