Dark Cerise is a dark, vivid shade in the pink color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #85006A, which equals rgb(133, 0, 106) in RGB and hsl(312, 100%, 26%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M100 Y20 K48, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#85006A - RGB
133, 0, 106 - HSL
312°, 100%, 26% - CMYK
0, 100, 20, 48 - Family
Pink - Tone
Dark, vivid
About Dark Cerise
Pink shades range from soft pastels to vivid magentas. They can feel gentle and romantic or loud and modern, depending on saturation and lightness. Designers often reach for it as an accent, a button color or a background tint. Text in white is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 9.52:1. Its complementary color is #00851B.
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Dark Cerise color codes
| HEX | #85006A |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(133, 0, 106) |
| HSL | hsl(312, 100%, 26%) |
| HSV | 312°, 100%, 52% |
| CMYK | 0%, 100%, 20%, 48% |
| Decimal | 8716394 |
Shades and tints of Dark Cerise
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#EBD5E6 - 100
#D6AACD - 200
#C280B5 - 300
#AE559C - 400
#992B83 - 500
#85006A - 600
#6F0058 - 700
#590047 - 800
#430035 - 900
#2C0023 - 950
#160012
Color harmonies for Dark Cerise
- Complementary
#00851B≈ Dark Jade - Analogous −30°
#5D0085≈ Dark Amethyst - Analogous +30°
#850028≈ Burgundy - Triadic +120°
#6A8500≈ Dark Chartreuse - Triadic +240°
#006A85≈ Dark Lagoon - Split 150°
#288500≈ Dark Clover - Split 210°
#00855D≈ Dark Seafoam
Contrast and accessibility of Dark Cerise
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Dark Cerise | Aa | 9.52:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Dark Cerise | Aa | 2.21:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Dark Cerise
background-color: #85006A;color: #85006A;background-color: rgb(133, 0, 106);background-color: hsl(312, 100%, 26%);:root { --color-dark-cerise: #85006A; }class="bg-[#85006A]"Colors similar to Dark Cerise
- Dark Fuchsia
#850077 - Dark Raspberry
#85005D - Dark Bright Fuchsia
#770D6D - Purple
#800080 - Dark Bright Cerise
#770D62 - Dark Bright Magenta
#770D77 - Dark Rose
#850050 - Dark Magenta Tone
#850085 - Dark Bright Raspberry
#770D58 - Dark Orchid Tone
#770085 - Dark Bright Orchid
#6D0D77 - Deep Bright Rose
#9C1165
More pink shades
- Light Dusty Fuchsia
#BA97B6 - Pale Dusty Fuchsia
#CAAFC7 - Very Pale Dusty Fuchsia
#DAC8D8 - Palest Dusty Fuchsia
#EBE0EA - Darkest Cerise
#330029 - Very Dark Cerise
#5C0049 - Deep Cerise
#AD008B - Medium Dark Cerise
#D600AB - Pure Cerise
#FF00CC - Medium Light Cerise
#FF29D4 - Light Cerise
#FF52DC
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Dark Cerise?
The HEX code for Dark Cerise is #85006A.
What is the RGB value of Dark Cerise?
Dark Cerise has an RGB value of 133, 0, 106 (rgb(133, 0, 106)). In HSL it is 312°, 100%, 26%.
What text color should I use on Dark Cerise?
Use white text on Dark Cerise. White text has a contrast ratio of 9.52:1 and black text has 2.21:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Dark Cerise?
The complementary color of Dark Cerise is #00851B. Analogous colors #5D0085 and #850028 also pair well.