Cerise

Q: How do I use #C70071 in CSS?

You can use #C70071 in CSS with: background-color: #C70071; or color: #C70071; or as an RGB value: rgb(199, 0, 113). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 100%, 43%, 22%.

#C70071

Cerise is a warm dark color with the hex code #C70071. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 199, 0, 113 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 100%, 43%, 22% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Cerise color values

HEX: #C70071
RGB: 199, 0, 113
HSL: 326°, 100%, 39%
CMYK: 0, 100, 43, 22

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Cerise sits at 326° on the color wheel with 100% saturation and 39% lightness, placing it in the magenta-red segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 100%, 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 is rendered as rgb(199, 0, 113), where the red channel dominates at 199, creating a strongly red-skewed appearance. High saturation combined with low lightness creates deep, jewel-toned results — useful for premium UI elements, hover states, and focused interaction areas.

For print, Cerise translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 100M 43Y 22K. The low-to-moderate black value (22%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its magenta ink content (100%), with black serving as a supporting shadow tone. 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

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #C70071;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 199, 0, 113;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#C70071',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 100%
Y: 43%
K: 22%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(199, 0, 113)
rgba(199, 0, 113, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

15 brand s with colors near 326° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #C70071?

#C70071 is Cerise, a warm dark color with RGB values of 199, 0, 113. It has a hue of 326°, 100% saturation, and 39% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #C70071?

The RGB color code for #C70071 is rgb(199, 0, 113). This means it contains 199 red, 0 green, and 113 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Cerise a warm or cool color?

Cerise (#C70071) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #C70071 in CSS?

You can use #C70071 in CSS with: background-color: #C70071; or color: #C70071; or as an RGB value: rgb(199, 0, 113). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 100%, 43%, 22%.