Deep Cerise is a medium-dark, vivid shade in the pink color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #AD008B, which equals rgb(173, 0, 139) in RGB and hsl(312, 100%, 34%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M100 Y20 K32, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#AD008B - RGB
173, 0, 139 - HSL
312°, 100%, 34% - CMYK
0, 100, 20, 32 - Family
Pink - Tone
Medium-dark, vivid
About Deep 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 6.67:1. Its complementary color is #00AD23.
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Deep Cerise color codes
| HEX | #AD008B |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(173, 0, 139) |
| HSL | hsl(312, 100%, 34%) |
| HSV | 312°, 100%, 68% |
| CMYK | 0%, 100%, 20%, 32% |
| Decimal | 11337867 |
Shades and tints of Deep Cerise
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#F1D5EC - 100
#E4AAD8 - 200
#D680C5 - 300
#C855B2 - 400
#BB2B9E - 500
#AD008B - 600
#900074 - 700
#73005D - 800
#570046 - 900
#3A002E - 950
#1D0017
Color harmonies for Deep Cerise
- Complementary
#00AD23≈ Deep Jade - Analogous −30°
#7900AD≈ Deep Amethyst - Analogous +30°
#AD0034≈ Deep Carmine - Triadic +120°
#8BAD00≈ Deep Citron - Triadic +240°
#008BAD≈ Cerulean - Split 150°
#34AD00≈ Deep Clover - Split 210°
#00AD79≈ Jade
Contrast and accessibility of Deep Cerise
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Deep Cerise | Aa | 6.67:1 | AA (good) |
| Black text on Deep Cerise | Aa | 3.15:1 | AA Large only |
CSS code for Deep Cerise
background-color: #AD008B;color: #AD008B;background-color: rgb(173, 0, 139);background-color: hsl(312, 100%, 34%);:root { --color-deep-cerise: #AD008B; }class="bg-[#AD008B]"Colors similar to Deep Cerise
- Deep Fuchsia
#AD009C - Deep Raspberry
#AD0079 - Deep Bright Fuchsia
#9C118E - Deep Bright Cerise
#9C1180 - Deep Bright Magenta
#9C119C - Deep Magenta
#AD00AD - Deep Rose
#AD0068 - Medium Dark Bright Raspberry
#C1158D - Dark Magenta
#8B008B - Medium Dark Bright Rose
#C1157C - Deep Bright Raspberry
#9C1172 - Deep Orchid
#9C00AD
More pink shades
- Pale Dusty Fuchsia
#CAAFC7 - Very Pale Dusty Fuchsia
#DAC8D8 - Palest Dusty Fuchsia
#EBE0EA - Darkest Cerise
#330029 - Very Dark Cerise
#5C0049 - Dark Cerise
#85006A - Medium Dark Cerise
#D600AB - Pure Cerise
#FF00CC - Medium Light Cerise
#FF29D4 - Light Cerise
#FF52DC - Pale Cerise
#FF7AE4
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Deep Cerise?
The HEX code for Deep Cerise is #AD008B.
What is the RGB value of Deep Cerise?
Deep Cerise has an RGB value of 173, 0, 139 (rgb(173, 0, 139)). In HSL it is 312°, 100%, 34%.
What text color should I use on Deep Cerise?
Use white text on Deep Cerise. White text has a contrast ratio of 6.67:1 and black text has 3.15:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Deep Cerise?
The complementary color of Deep Cerise is #00AD23. Analogous colors #7900AD and #AD0034 also pair well.