Brick Red #CB4154

Brick red, given here as hex #CB4154, is a medium red with a soft rosy cast and moderate saturation. Warm and a little muted, it is lighter than maroon and calmer than pure red. The name points to fired clay, so most people think of old buildings, chimneys, garden walls and craft supplies.

Brick red has no CSS keyword, and #CB4154 is one widely listed value. It is pinker than most real bricks; for a browner, more literal brick, something closer to CSS firebrick #B22222 or rust may suit better.

#CB4154

Brick Red color codes
HEX	`#CB4154`
RGB	`rgb(203, 65, 84)`
HSL	`hsl(352, 57%, 53%)`
HSV	`hsv(352, 68%, 80%)`
CMYK	`cmyk(0%, 68%, 59%, 20%)`

Make a palette with Brick Red What goes with it

Text on Brick Red

White text reads better on Brick Red. Ratios use the WCAG 2 formula: 4.5:1 passes AA for body text, 3:1 passes for large text.

White text

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

4.74:1 · AA

Black text

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

4.42:1 · AA large

Colors that go with Brick Red

#FFFDD0CreamSoft warm neutral, like mortar between bricks #9CAF88Sage GreenMuted green that feels natural against warm red #000080Navy BlueClassic Americana contrast for signage and branding #36454FCharcoalIndustrial pairing that suits loft and warehouse looks #E1AD01Mustard YellowRetro, earthy accent with a seventies feel

Brick Red tints and shades

Tints mix Brick Red with white, shades mix it with black, in 15% steps. Copy any code, or open the tint and shade generator for a full scale.

Tints

#D35E6E

#DB7A87

#E297A1

#EAB3BB

#F2D0D4

Shades

#AD3747

#8E2E3B

#70242E

#511A22

#331015

Brick Red color schemes

Color-wheel harmonies built by rotating the hue of #CB4154 and keeping its saturation and lightness.

Complementary

#CB4154

#41CBB8

Analogous

#CB4199

#CB4154

#CB7341

Triadic

#CB4154

#54CB41

#4154CB

Split complementary

#CB4154

#41CB73

#4199CB

Tetradic

#CB4154

#99CB41

#41CBB8

#7341CB

Brick Red color meaning

Brick red is a color of building and making. It recalls row houses, factory chimneys, garden walls and old schoolhouses, so it suggests things that are solid and built to last. That makes it one of the friendliest reds, warm without any sense of urgency.

Red brick is everywhere in the traditional architecture of Britain, the Netherlands and the northeastern United States, so for many people the color feels homey and historic. Farmhouse and rustic decor lean on it for the same reason, often next to whitewashed wood and iron.

Its softened, slightly rosy tone also makes it feel handmade. It sits closer to clay pottery, printed fabric and terracotta tiles than to a stop sign, and it rarely reads as a warning.

How to use Brick Red in design

Brick red suits brands that want warmth and trust: home goods, bakeries, real estate, craft beer and outdoor gear. White text is readable on it for headings and buttons. Dark text works at larger sizes, but white is the safer default for small labels.

On a website it makes a friendly call-to-action button that feels less alarming than bright red. In interiors, brick red works on accent walls, floor tiles and textiles, and it looks natural next to cream, sage and navy.

Palettes with Brick Red tones

Curated palettes with a color close to #CB4154.

Sunset Drive Blush & Gold Cherry Blossom Holiday Red Crimson & Gold Pomegranate

Colors similar to Brick Red

#DC143CCrimson #C41E3ACardinal Red #D2042DCherry Red #E0115FRuby #E30B5CRaspberry #C04000Mahogany

Work with Brick Red

Palette generatorBuild a palette around #CB4154 Contrast checkerTest text on this color Tint and shade generatorA full scale for CSS or Tailwind Color wheelEvery harmony for this hue Color pickerAdjust it and convert formats Color mixerBlend it with another color

Brick Red FAQ

What color is brick red?

Brick red is a warm medium red named after fired clay bricks. The common digital value #CB4154 has a slightly pink, softened tone. Real bricks range from orange-red to deep brown-red, so in paint and fabric the name covers a whole range of earthy reds.

What is the difference between brick red and rust?

Brick red is a softened red with a rosy tint, while rust leans clearly toward orange and brown. Compare #CB4154 with rust #B7410E: brick red looks like clay or painted brick, and rust looks like weathered iron. Both are earthy and warm, though rust feels more autumnal.