Cerise

#DD4492

Crayola color

Cerise (#DD4492) is a vivid, medium-deep pink with strong magenta undertones, named after the French word for cherry. This Crayola color is bolder than rose and hotter than standard pink, suggesting ripe cherries, tropical flowers, and high-fashion fuchsia. It works powerfully as an accent in fashion editorial, cosmetics, and bold modern branding.

Color Values

HEX

#DD4492

RGB

221, 68, 146

HSL

329.4, 69.2%, 56.7%

HSV

329.4, 69.2%, 86.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 69.2%, 33.9%, 13.3%

OKLCH

0.6264 0.2015 353.2

Properties

Color Psychology

Magenta is a stimulating, attention-commanding color that bridges passion and imagination. It represents transformation, artistic vision, and unconventional thinking. Magenta disrupts expectations and is associated with innovation and bold self-expression.

Design Usage

Medium magentas are powerful for brands that want to project creativity and boldness. They create eye-catching gradients when blended with purple or orange tones. Use sparingly as accent colors for maximum impact in otherwise restrained designs.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #DD4492;
color: #DD4492;
border-color: #DD4492;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.95:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.32:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Compare With

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #DD4492?

RGB(221, 68, 146) · HSL(329.4, 69.2%, 56.7%) · CMYK(0.0%, 69.2%, 33.9%, 13.3%)

Does #DD4492 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.95:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #DD4492?

Use 000000 text on a #DD4492 background; contrast on black is 5.32:1.