Cerise
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#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
#DD4492
221, 68, 146
329.4, 69.2%, 56.7%
329.4, 69.2%, 86.7%
0.0%, 69.2%, 33.9%, 13.3%
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;
Pink 500
#EC4899
Tailwind Shades
Contrast Checker
Text on white
3.95:1
Text on black
5.32:1
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.