What color is Brick Red?
Brick red is a dark, earthy red with a dusty, slightly muted tone, hex #C04657, close to the color of a dried red rose. It has more brown in it than a pure red, giving it a rough, worn quality.
What is the meaning of the color Brick Red?
Named after the fired clay bricks used in construction since ancient Rome, brick red has been a constant presence in architecture across Europe and North America. By the 19th century, the term appeared regularly in paint and textile trade catalogs as demand for standardized building materials grew. The color became especially tied to Victorian-era rowhouses in cities like London and Boston, where red brick was the dominant building material. Ralph Lauren used a version of this shade in his home paint line to anchor the look of American heritage interiors.
What colors go with Brick Red?
Colors that pair well with Brick red include:
Cream: soft, warm contrast
Navy blue: deep, grounding balance
Olive green: earthy, natural harmony
Charcoal gray: strong, neutral backdrop
Mustard yellow: bold, warm accent
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Conversions & Codes
| Format | Value | CSS |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #C04657 |
color: #C04657;
|
| RGB | 192, 70, 87 |
color: rgb(192, 70, 87);
|
| RGB Percentage | 75%, 27%, 34% |
color: rgb(75%, 27%, 34%);
|
| CMYK | 0%, 64%, 55%, 25% | Not supported in CSS |
| HSL | 352°, 49%, 51% |
color: hsl(352, 49%, 51%);
|
| HSV | 352°, 64%, 75% | Not supported in CSS |
| CIE-LAB | 41, 24, -6 |
color: lab(41% 24 -6);
|
| Decimal | 12600919 | Not supported in CSS |
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CSS & Dev Snippets
.brick-red {
color: #C04657;
}
$brick-red: #C04657;
rgb(192, 70, 87)