#FF0044 Hex Color
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Cherry Soda is an intense, high-octane red that demands immediate attention. Because of its extreme saturation, it works best as a 10% accent rather than a background color. Pair this shade with a deep charcoal or dark slate to temper its aggressive energy. The hex code for Cherry Soda is #ff0044, which offers excellent contrast for black text at a 5.3:1 ratio.
About Cherry Soda
A juiced-up neon fruit punch with a buzz
What does cherry soda mean?
Cherry Soda often reads as excitement, appetite, and attention. Its extreme saturation and pure, unclouded brightness make it feel loud and forward, with a warmth that lands closer to a shout than a glow.
Where you see cherry soda
- maraschino cherries
- raspberry hard candy
- neon diner signs
- pomegranate seeds
- cherry cola cans
- ladybugs
What it works for
Use it for call-to-action buttons, sale banners, packaging seals, and accent details that need to grab the eye first.
What colors go with cherry soda?
Questions about Cherry Soda
What is the hex code for Cherry Soda?
Cherry Soda is #ff0044. In RGB that is rgb(255, 0, 68), in HSL hsl(344, 100%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 100%, 73%, 0%.
How should I use #ff0044 in a design layout?
Because #ff0044 carries extreme saturation, it functions best as a high-impact accent color covering roughly 10% of your interface. Using it sparingly prevents the intense red from overwhelming your content or fatiguing the viewer's eyes during extended browsing.
Is Cherry Soda readable on white or black?
Cherry Soda has a 3.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.33:1 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.