What Colors Are Bricks

Popular brick colors include red, white, tan, brown, orange, gray, or black, with many different variations within them as well as a wide variety of styles and cuts.

What is the natural color of bricks?

Red. Clay gives brick the classic red color that can range in tone from scarlet to deep burgundy. The longer the clay is heated, the darker the red tone becomes. Darker brick tends to have a more uniform tone.

What is the colour of brick called?

Generally, bricks will fall into one of four main categories: Reds, Buffs, Browns and Blacks/Blues. There are many more variations within these categories but they’ll often be referred to as one of the above. Blacks and blues are acquired through tough clay and a hotter firing process. Reds are generally softer clays.