Cerise

HEX: #DE3163 | Modern Palette

On White
4.44:1
FAIL
On Black
4.73:1
PASS

Color Specifications

HEX
#DE3163
RGB
222, 49, 99
HSL
342°, 72% ,53%
CMYK
0, 78, 55, 13

About Cerise

Cerise (#DE3163) is a color with RGB(222, 49, 99) and HSL(342.7°, 72.4%, 53.1%). It is commonly associated with Energetic, Romantic moods. In design, it fits Vivid, Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Accent. Its complementary color is #31DEAC, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #63DE31 and #3163DE. The name comes from cerise (French).

  • HEX: #DE3163
  • RGB: 222, 49, 99
  • HSL: 342.7°, 72.4%, 53.1%
  • Mood: Energetic, Romantic
  • Style: Vivid, Warm
  • Use case: Text, Button, Accent
  • Complementary color: #31DEAC
  • Triadic colors: #63DE31, #3163DE
  • The name comes from cerise (French).

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Color Palettes

Cerise #DE3163 is used in Monochromatic, Neutral + Accent, Analogous, 3 + 1 + 1 palettes, giving designers ready-made combinations for backgrounds, surfaces, accents, and interface elements.

Monochromatic Five tones of the same hue — a reliable scale for backgrounds, surfaces, and text.
 
 
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Neutral + Accent Four near-neutral tones grounded by a saturated accent — clean and versatile for UI.
 
 
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Analogous Five hues drifting across a 60° arc — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
 
 
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3 + 1 + 1 Three analogous base colors, one complementary accent, one dark anchor — bold yet balanced.
 
 
 
 
 

Color Harmonies

Cerise #DE3163 pairs with #31DEAC as its complementary color, and #63DE31 and #3163DE in triadic combinations. These harmony relationships help create balanced color combinations for UI, branding, and design work.

Complementary

The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.

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Analogous

Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.

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Triadic

Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.

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Split-Complementary

Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.

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Tetradic (Square)

Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.

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Monochromatic

Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.

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Shades & Tints

The shade and tint range for Cerise #DE3163 moves from dark #160409 tones through the base color to lighter #FBE9EE tones, making it useful for depth, hierarchy, and background variation.

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Color Characteristics

Mood
Energetic Romantic
Style
Vivid Warm
Use case
Text Button Accent

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #85855D
Protanopia #5C5C64
Tritanopia #DC3A3A
Achromatopsia #787878

Frequently Asked Questions

Cerise (#DE3163) is a color with RGB(222, 49, 99) and HSL(342.7°, 72.4%, 53.1%).

#DE3163 pairs strongly with #31DEAC as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#DE3163 is suitable for Text, Button, Accent and works well with Vivid, Warm styles.

#DE3163 is commonly associated with Energetic, Romantic.

The name Cerise is linked to cerise from French, meaning cherry.

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word cerise
Meaning cherry
Language French
First Recorded Use Late Middle English

History

The word "cerise" entered English from Old French "cerise" (modern French "cerise"), which itself derived from Vulgar Latin *ceresia, a plural form of Latin cerasium, meaning 'cherry'. The Latin word ultimately comes from Ancient Greek kerasos (κερασός), referring to the cherry tree. The color 'cerise' as a specific shade of red-pink is named after the fruit and its characteristic color. Its use as a color name in English became more prominent in the 19th century.

First Recorded Use

c. 14th century

Cultural Associations

Cerise is often associated with vibrancy, sweetness, and a certain elegance due to its French origin. In fashion and design, it's considered a bold yet sophisticated color, often used to add a pop of color or a touch of romanticism. It can evoke feelings of passion and energy. The fruit itself, the cherry, holds various symbolic meanings across cultures, including fertility, renewal, and sweetness of life.

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Paradise Pink #E63E62 ΔE 3.73

Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #DE3163;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #DE3163;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #DE3163;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #DE3163,
        #31DEAC
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #DE3163,
        #31DEAC
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$cerise: #DE3163;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$cerise-r: 222;
$cerise-g: 49;
$cerise-b: 99;

// Usage
.element {
    background-color: $cerise;
    color: rgba($cerise-r, $cerise-g, $cerise-b, 0.8);
}