Cerise Red
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Cerise Red is a loud, saturated pigment that demands instant attention. Because of its intensity, this color works best as a sharp accent rather than a background. Pair it with soft, muted grays or charcoals to prevent visual fatigue. It maintains enough contrast to support black text, but use it sparingly to avoid overwhelming your layout. The hex code for this color is #de3163.
Questions about Cerise Red
What is the hex code for Cerise Red?
Cerise Red is #de3163. In RGB that is rgb(222, 49, 99), in HSL hsl(343, 72%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 78%, 55%, 13%.
How do I balance the intensity of Cerise Red #de3163 in a design?
Cerise Red is naturally overwhelming, so use it strictly as an accent color rather than a background. Pairing it with a muted charcoal or a soft warm gray creates necessary contrast without causing visual fatigue for your audience.
Does #de3163 work well for text-heavy layouts?
Avoid using Cerise Red for long-form text because the high saturation creates legibility issues and eye strain. It remains effective for high-impact call-to-action buttons or small visual highlights where you need to draw the eye toward a specific interactive element.
Is Cerise Red readable on white or black?
Cerise Red has a 4.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.72:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.