Brick Red
A dense, deeply saturated earthen red
Brick Red is a dense, deeply saturated tone with a dark, earthy presence. Because of its intense, moody nature, this color works best as a strong accent rather than a primary background. It pairs exceptionally well with muted olive greens or soft creams to balance its aggression. The hex code for Brick Red is #8f1402, and it offers excellent legibility when used with white text.
Questions about Brick Red
What is the hex code for Brick Red?
Brick Red is #8f1402. In RGB that is rgb(143, 20, 2), in HSL hsl(8, 97%, 28%) and in CMYK 0%, 86%, 99%, 44%.
What colors pair best with #8f1402?
Brick Red functions best when balanced against softer, more neutral tones to mitigate its intense energy. Pair it with a creamy white or soft olive green to create an earthy palette that maintains legibility while emphasizing the deep warmth of the red.
Is #8f1402 suitable for text backgrounds?
While #8f1402 provides a strong, bold presence, it is quite dark and acts best as an accent color rather than a primary background. If you use it as a background, ensure you overlay white or very light text to maintain accessible contrast levels.
Is Brick Red readable on white or black?
Brick Red has a 9.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.26:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.