Muted Cerise is a medium, moderately saturated shade in the pink color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #B24D9E, which equals rgb(178, 77, 158) in RGB and hsl(312, 40%, 50%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M57 Y11 K30, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#B24D9E - RGB
178, 77, 158 - HSL
312°, 40%, 50% - CMYK
0, 57, 11, 30 - Family
Pink - Tone
Medium, moderately saturated
About Muted 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 4.72:1. Its complementary color is #4DB361.
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Muted Cerise color codes
| HEX | #B24D9E |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(178, 77, 158) |
| HSL | hsl(312, 40%, 50%) |
| HSV | 312°, 57%, 70% |
| CMYK | 0%, 57%, 11%, 30% |
| Decimal | 11685278 |
Shades and tints of Muted Cerise
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#F2E1EF - 100
#E5C4DF - 200
#D9A6CF - 300
#CC88BE - 400
#BF6BAE - 500
#B24D9E - 600
#944084 - 700
#773369 - 800
#59274F - 900
#3B1A35 - 950
#1E0D1A
Color harmonies for Muted Cerise
- Complementary
#4DB361≈ Muted Emerald - Analogous −30°
#944DB3≈ Muted Grape - Analogous +30°
#B34D6B≈ Muted Ruby - Triadic +120°
#9EB34D≈ Muted Lime - Triadic +240°
#4D9EB3≈ Muted Peacock - Split 150°
#6BB34D≈ Muted Leaf - Split 210°
#4DB394≈ Muted Aquamarine
Contrast and accessibility of Muted Cerise
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Muted Cerise | Aa | 4.72:1 | AA (good) |
| Black text on Muted Cerise | Aa | 4.45:1 | AA Large only |
CSS code for Muted Cerise
background-color: #B24D9E;color: #B24D9E;background-color: rgb(178, 77, 158);background-color: hsl(312, 40%, 50%);:root { --color-muted-cerise: #B24D9E; }class="bg-[#B24D9E]"Colors similar to Muted Cerise
- Muted Fuchsia
#B24DA8 - Muted Raspberry
#B24D94 - Muted Magenta
#B24DB2 - Muted Rose
#B24D8A - Muted Orchid
#A84DB2 - Muted Purple
#9E4DB2 - Muted Blush
#B24D80 - Medium Dark Muted Magenta
#964096 - Muted Grape
#944DB2 - Medium Light Soft Rose
#D454A1 - Medium Dark Muted Fuchsia
#96408D - Medium Light Muted Rose
#BF699C
More pink shades
- Palest Soft Cerise
#F5D6EF - Darkest Muted Cerise
#240F20 - Very Dark Muted Cerise
#401C39 - Dark Muted Cerise
#5D2852 - Deep Muted Cerise
#79346C - Medium Dark Muted Cerise
#964085 - Medium Light Muted Cerise
#BF69AE - Light Muted Cerise
#CB86BD - Pale Muted Cerise
#D7A2CD - Very Pale Muted Cerise
#E3BFDC - Palest Muted Cerise
#F0DBEC
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Muted Cerise?
The HEX code for Muted Cerise is #B24D9E.
What is the RGB value of Muted Cerise?
Muted Cerise has an RGB value of 178, 77, 158 (rgb(178, 77, 158)). In HSL it is 312°, 40%, 50%.
What text color should I use on Muted Cerise?
Use white text on Muted Cerise. White text has a contrast ratio of 4.72:1 and black text has 4.45:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Muted Cerise?
The complementary color of Muted Cerise is #4DB361. Analogous colors #944DB3 and #B34D6B also pair well.