Cherry
Also known as: Vivid Crimson , Red Tape , Karakurenai Red , Carmine
Expect confident and commanding associations from Cherry, a medium red suited to call-to-action buttons and food branding. A cyan counterpart from the complementary harmony gives it the most tension. On white it reads clearly at 5.66:1 contrast, safe for body text under WCAG AA.
Reference
Cherry color codes
- HEX
- #CF0234
- RGB
- rgb(207, 2, 52)
- RGBA
- rgba(207, 2, 52, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(345, 98%, 41%)
- HSV
- hsv(345, 99%, 81%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 99%, 75%, 19%)
- LAB
- lab(44.4 69.5 35.6)
- OKLCH
- oklch(54.1% 0.217 20.4)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen. Vivid colors like this typically lose some intensity in CMYK print. Request a physical proof for brand-critical work.
Temperature
Undertone
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warm
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- CSS: crimson #DC143C · ΔE 3.3
- RAL 3031: Orient red #AC323B · ΔE 6.3 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck. Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Cherry works
- Web & UI: Dark enough for body text and icons on white backgrounds. It passes WCAG AA as-is.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece, a top, scarf, or shoes, against neutral basics.
- Branding: High-energy brand material: strong for food, fitness, and youth-facing marks. Use sparingly in UI.
- Web & UI: Best as a button fill, badge, or accent. Pair it with white text only at large sizes, and check contrast.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Cherry
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →Palettes built from Cherry by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 5.66:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 3.71:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Cherry background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Cherry
Cherry with its complement
Soft neighbors of Cherry
Cherry triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Red Tape #CC1133 · ΔE 0.8
- Carmine #D60036 · ΔE 1.4
- Cardinal #C41E3A · ΔE 2.3
- Pomodoro #C30232 · ΔE 2.5
- Toreador #CD123F · ΔE 2.8
- Lollipop #D91E3F · ΔE 3.4
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Cherry is closest to Jade Jewel .
FAQ
Cherry FAQs
What color is Cherry?
Cherry is a medium red with the hex code #CF0234. In HSL terms it has a hue of 345°, 98% saturation, and 41% lightness.
What is the hex code for Cherry?
The hex code for Cherry is #CF0234. In RGB it's rgb(207, 2, 52), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 99%, 75%, 19%).
What colors go well with Cherry?
Cherry pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
Planning around this color? See everything that goes with Cherry : 10 computed pairings with palettes.
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