Cerise Red

Q: How do I use #BC1058 in CSS?

You can use #BC1058 in CSS with: background-color: #BC1058; or color: #BC1058; or as an RGB value: rgb(188, 16, 88). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 91%, 53%, 26%.

#BC1058

Cerise Red is a warm medium color with the hex code #BC1058. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 188, 16, 88 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 91%, 53%, 26% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Cerise Red color values

HEX: #BC1058
RGB: 188, 16, 88
HSL: 335°, 84%, 40%
CMYK: 0, 91, 53, 26

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Cerise Red sits at 335° on the color wheel with 84% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the magenta-red segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 84%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. Its mid-range lightness positions it as a mid-tone: neither a background color nor a deep accent, but something in between.

In digital environments, Cerise Red is rendered as rgb(188, 16, 88), where the red channel dominates at 188, creating a strongly red-skewed appearance. The mid-range lightness and strong saturation make this versatile for both foreground and background roles, depending on what it is paired against.

For print, Cerise Red translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 91M 53Y 26K. With a moderate key (26%), this color uses black to deepen the chromatic channels rather than replace them, a profile that typically holds up well in both offset and digital print. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Cerise Red

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #BC1058;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 188, 16, 88;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#BC1058',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 91%
Y: 53%
K: 26%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens

rgb(188, 16, 88)
rgba(188, 16, 88, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 335° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #BC1058?

#BC1058 is Cerise Red, a warm medium color with RGB values of 188, 16, 88. It has a hue of 335°, 84% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #BC1058?

The RGB color code for #BC1058 is rgb(188, 16, 88). This means it contains 188 red, 16 green, and 88 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Cerise Red a warm or cool color?

Cerise Red (#BC1058) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #BC1058 in CSS?

You can use #BC1058 in CSS with: background-color: #BC1058; or color: #BC1058; or as an RGB value: rgb(188, 16, 88). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 91%, 53%, 26%.