Cerise

Q: How do I use #CA0269 in CSS?

You can use #CA0269 in CSS with: background-color: #CA0269; or color: #CA0269; or as an RGB value: rgb(202, 2, 105). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 99%, 48%, 21%.

#CA0269

Cerise is a warm medium color with the hex code #CA0269. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 202, 2, 105 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 99%, 48%, 21% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Cerise color values

HEX: #CA0269
RGB: 202, 2, 105
HSL: 329°, 98%, 40%
CMYK: 0, 99, 48, 21

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Cerise sits at 329° on the color wheel with 98% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the magenta-red segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 98%, 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(202, 2, 105), where the red channel dominates at 202, 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 translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 99M 48Y 21K. The low-to-moderate black value (21%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its magenta ink content (99%), 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: #CA0269;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 202, 2, 105;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#CA0269',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 99%
Y: 48%
K: 21%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(202, 2, 105)
rgba(202, 2, 105, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

19 brand s with colors near 329° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #CA0269?

#CA0269 is Cerise, a warm medium color with RGB values of 202, 2, 105. It has a hue of 329°, 98% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #CA0269?

The RGB color code for #CA0269 is rgb(202, 2, 105). This means it contains 202 red, 2 green, and 105 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Cerise a warm or cool color?

Cerise (#CA0269) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #CA0269 in CSS?

You can use #CA0269 in CSS with: background-color: #CA0269; or color: #CA0269; or as an RGB value: rgb(202, 2, 105). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 99%, 48%, 21%.