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Brick vs Wine: What's the Difference?

The main difference between Brick and Wine is brightness and saturation: both are red shades, but Brick is lighter and Brick is more saturated. Brick and Wine are often confused but have distinct differences in hue, saturation, and tone. Brick (#CB4154) and Wine (#722F37) each suit different design contexts — understanding their differences helps you choose the right color for your project.

Brick#CB4154
Wine#722F37
#CB4154Blended: #9F3846#722F37
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Brick vs Wine: Key Differences at a Glance

Aspect Brick Wine
BrightnessMedium (L=53%) — balanced, versatileDark (L=32%) — rich, serious, substantial
SaturationModerately saturated (S=57%) — balanced in intensityModerately saturated (S=42%) — balanced in intensity
Hue familyRedRed
TemperatureWarmWarm
Hex code#CB4154#722F37
RGB203, 65, 84114, 47, 55

Can you use Brick and Wine together?

Wine text on Brick
Brick text on Wine
Contrast Ratio:2.03:1Insufficient Contrast

How to Tell Brick and Wine Apart

  • ●Look at lightness first: Brick is noticeably lighter.
  • ●Check saturation: Brick looks more vivid and saturated.
  • ●Compare them on a white background to see true saturation, and on black to see true lightness.

Brick or Wine: Which to Use and Where

Four real design scenarios, with the recommended pick based on hue, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

◆Branding & logos
PickBrick

Brick is more saturated (57% HSL vs 42%) so it reads as bolder and more memorable at logo scale, while Wine can feel washed out when printed small.

▢Web UI & body text backgrounds
PickWine

Wine hits a 9.65:1 WCAG contrast against white — safer for text-heavy interfaces — where Brick only reaches 4.75:1 and risks failing AA at small body sizes.

⬡Fashion & apparel
PickBrick

Brick is a warm tone that flatters spring/summer collections and warmer skin undertones, while Wine leans warmer and is better suited to autumn/winter layering.

▣Interior design & walls
PickWine

Wine is the more muted of the two (42% saturation) and sits more calmly on large wall surfaces, while Brick's higher chroma can overwhelm a room when used beyond accent pieces.

When to Use Brick vs Wine in Design

Use Brick for:
●Alerts, errors, stop states
●Sale & promotion banners
●Food and beverage packaging
●Sports and energy branding
●Romantic & bold fashion
Use Wine for:
●Alerts, errors, stop states
●Sale & promotion banners
●Food and beverage packaging
●Sports and energy branding
●Romantic & bold fashion

Brick and Wine Hex Codes, RGB & HSL

Brick#CB4154

Brick (#CB4154) is a medium, moderately saturated red with a warm undertone — it feels balanced, versatile and balanced in intensity.

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Wine#722F37

Wine (#722F37) is a dark, moderately saturated red with a warm undertone — it feels rich, serious, substantial and balanced in intensity.

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Brick and Wine WCAG Contrast Ratios

Text legibility depends on the contrast ratio between foreground and background. WCAG 2.1 AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text; AAA requires 7:1. Use these numbers to choose accessible combinations for your design.

Sample text preview
Brick text on white
4.75:1AA
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Brick text on black
4.42:1AA Large
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Wine text on white
9.65:1AAA
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Wine text on black
2.18:1Fail
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Brick text on Wine
2.03:1Fail
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Wine text on Brick
2.03:1Fail

Explore Brick and Wine individually

Each color has a dedicated page with shades, tints, CSS name, pairings, and color psychology.

Wine color page#722F37 · shades, tints, pairings

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Brick vs Wine FAQ

What is the difference between brick and wine?+
The main difference between Brick and Wine is brightness and saturation: both are red shades, but Brick is lighter and Brick is more saturated. Brick and Wine are often confused but have distinct differences in hue, saturation, and tone. Brick (#CB4154) and Wine (#722F37) each suit different design contexts — understanding their differences helps you choose the right color for your project.
Is brick darker than wine?+
No. Wine is the darker of the two at 32% lightness, while Brick sits higher at 53%.
Are brick and wine the same color?+
No. Brick is #CB4154 and Wine is #722F37. They differ by 1° in hue, 21% in lightness, and 15% in saturation.
Which is more saturated, brick or wine?+
Brick is more saturated. In HSL, Brick has 57% saturation and Wine has 42% — Brick is the more vivid of the two, while Wine reads as more muted.
Is brick warm or cool?+
Brick (#CB4154) is a warm red. Its hue sits at 352° on the color wheel, which places it in the warm range.
Is wine warm or cool?+
Wine (#722F37) is a warm red. Its hue sits at 353° on the color wheel, which places it in the warm range.
Can you use brick and wine together?+
Yes. Both brick and wine are red shades, so they pair naturally in a monochromatic palette. Use wine as the dominant color and brick as the accent or highlight.
What color family does brick belong to?+
Brick belongs to the red family. Its HSL is 352°, 57%, 53% — a warm tone within the broader red group.
What is the hex code for brick?+
The hex code for Brick is #CB4154. In RGB, that's rgb(203, 65, 84), and in HSL it's hsl(352, 57%, 53%).
What is the hex code for wine?+
The hex code for Wine is #722F37. In RGB, that's rgb(114, 47, 55), and in HSL it's hsl(353, 42%, 32%).