Red
Brick Red
Brick Red
#CB4154Click to copy
Brick Red Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(203, 65, 84)Copy
HSLhsl(352, 57%, 53%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(352, 68%, 80%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 68%, 59%, 20%)Copy
Brick Red Color Schemes
Complementary
#CB4154
Click to copy#41CBB8
Click to copyAnalogous
#CB4199
Click to copy#CB7341
Click to copySplit Complementary
#41CB73
Click to copy#4199CB
Click to copyMonochromatic
#CB4154
Click to copy#D69CA4
Click to copy#F4E4E6
Click to copy#822431
Click to copy#320E13
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyBrick Red WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
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White background #FFFFFF
4.75 : 1
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Black background #000000
4.42 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
4.35 : 1
AA NormalAA LargeAAA NormalAAA Large
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Dark gray background #333333
2.66 : 1
AA NormalAA LargeAAA NormalAAA Large
Brick Red Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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Muted / Morandi Mixed with gray and desaturated for a sophisticated muted tone
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Brick Red Color Introduction
Definition
Brick Red (HEX #CB4154) has the RGB value rgb(203, 65, 84), the HSL value hsl(352°, 57%, 53%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 68%, 59%, 20%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Brick Red is #41CBB8, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #CB4199 and #CB7341 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#41CB73, #4199CB) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Brick Red uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Brick Red has a contrast ratio of 4.75:1 against white and 4.42:1 against black; paired with a white background it reaches AA, giving body text good readability.
Color Characteristics
Red is the most impactful color, evoking fire, blood and the sun. It grabs attention instantly and is almost the default choice in promotions, dining and sports. Specifically, Brick Red has a lightness of 53% and a saturation of 57%, striking and generous as a background or primary color, offering good readability with either light or dark text; moreover, its saturation is moderate, keeping the color’s emotional expression without becoming overly assertive. In a word: The texture of the city.
Color Psychology
Red can evoke passion, courage and urgency, with a marked arousing and motivating effect; psychologically it symbolizes enthusiasm, energy and drive. For this reason Brick Red tends to leave a first impression of being passionate and direct in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Red suits big promotions, restaurant menus, sports posters and any visual design that needs emotional intensity. In real projects, Brick Red is also often used as a dark background or heading text color; in “Red”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Brick Red Featured In
This color is included in the following color cards and color families. Click a card to browse more colors in the corresponding collection.