Very Dark Cerise is a dark, vivid shade in the pink color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #5C0049, which equals rgb(92, 0, 73) in RGB and hsl(312, 100%, 18%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M100 Y21 K64, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#5C0049 - RGB
92, 0, 73 - HSL
312°, 100%, 18% - CMYK
0, 100, 21, 64 - Family
Pink - Tone
Dark, vivid
About Very 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 13.54:1. Its complementary color is #005C12.
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Very Dark Cerise color codes
| HEX | #5C0049 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(92, 0, 73) |
| HSL | hsl(312, 100%, 18%) |
| HSV | 312°, 100%, 36% |
| CMYK | 0%, 100%, 21%, 64% |
| Decimal | 6029385 |
Shades and tints of Very Dark Cerise
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#E4D5E1 - 100
#C9AAC2 - 200
#AE80A4 - 300
#925586 - 400
#772B67 - 500
#5C0049 - 600
#4D003D - 700
#3D0031 - 800
#2E0025 - 900
#1F0018 - 950
#0F000C
Color harmonies for Very Dark Cerise
- Complementary
#005C12≈ Very Dark Kelly - Analogous −30°
#40005C≈ Very Dark Amethyst - Analogous +30°
#5C001C≈ Very Dark Carmine - Triadic +120°
#495C00≈ Very Dark Chartreuse - Triadic +240°
#00495C≈ Very Dark Capri - Split 150°
#1C5C00≈ Very Dark Fern - Split 210°
#005C40≈ Very Dark Seafoam
Contrast and accessibility of Very Dark Cerise
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Very Dark Cerise | Aa | 13.54:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Very Dark Cerise | Aa | 1.55:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Very Dark Cerise
background-color: #5C0049;color: #5C0049;background-color: rgb(92, 0, 73);background-color: hsl(312, 100%, 18%);:root { --color-very-dark-cerise: #5C0049; }class="bg-[#5C0049]"Colors similar to Very Dark Cerise
- Very Dark Raspberry
#5C0040 - Very Dark Fuchsia
#5C0053 - Very Dark Bright Fuchsia
#53094B - Very Dark Bright Cerise
#530944 - Very Dark Bright Magenta
#530953 - Very Dark Rose
#5C0037 - Very Dark Bright Raspberry
#53093D - Very Dark Magenta
#5C005C - Very Dark Orchid
#53005C - Very Dark Bright Orchid
#4B0953 - Very Dark Bright Rose
#530935 - Very Dark Purple
#49005C
More pink shades
- Medium Light Dusty Fuchsia
#A97EA5 - Light Dusty Fuchsia
#BA97B6 - Pale Dusty Fuchsia
#CAAFC7 - Very Pale Dusty Fuchsia
#DAC8D8 - Palest Dusty Fuchsia
#EBE0EA - Darkest Cerise
#330029 - Dark Cerise
#85006A - Deep Cerise
#AD008B - Medium Dark Cerise
#D600AB - Pure Cerise
#FF00CC - Medium Light Cerise
#FF29D4
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Very Dark Cerise?
The HEX code for Very Dark Cerise is #5C0049.
What is the RGB value of Very Dark Cerise?
Very Dark Cerise has an RGB value of 92, 0, 73 (rgb(92, 0, 73)). In HSL it is 312°, 100%, 18%.
What text color should I use on Very Dark Cerise?
Use white text on Very Dark Cerise. White text has a contrast ratio of 13.54:1 and black text has 1.55:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Very Dark Cerise?
The complementary color of Very Dark Cerise is #005C12. Analogous colors #40005C and #5C001C also pair well.