Brick Red

#CB4154

Crayola color

Brick Red (#CB4154) is a warm, medium-deep red with a slight brownish-pink cast, directly referencing the color of common fired red bricks. This Crayola color has a grounded, traditional quality distinct from brighter reds, fitting naturally in heritage branding, architectural visualization, and autumnal color palettes. It pairs beautifully with cream, slate, and warm greens.

Color Values

HEX

#CB4154

RGB

203, 65, 84

HSL

351.7, 57.0%, 52.5%

HSV

351.7, 68.0%, 79.6%

CMYK

0.0%, 68.0%, 58.6%, 20.4%

OKLCH

0.5769 0.1735 16.6

Properties

Color Psychology

Pure red is the color of adrenaline, passion, and urgency. It raises heart rate and stimulates appetite, which is why fast-food chains and sale banners rely on it worldwide. Culturally, red signifies luck and prosperity in East Asia while representing danger and prohibition in Western road signage.

Design Usage

Medium red is ideal for call-to-action buttons, sale badges, and notification dots where instant attention is needed. It should be used sparingly as an accent rather than a dominant background to avoid visual fatigue. Red pairs effectively with white text for maximum legibility in buttons and banners.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #CB4154;
color: #CB4154;
border-color: #CB4154;
Nearest Tailwind: Rose 700 #BE123C

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.75:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.42:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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