Cerise Red

Q: How do I use #CD325B in CSS?

You can use #CD325B in CSS with: background-color: #CD325B; or color: #CD325B; or as an RGB value: rgb(205, 50, 91). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 76%, 56%, 20%.

#CD325B

Cerise Red is a warm medium color with the hex code #CD325B. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 205, 50, 91 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 76%, 56%, 20% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Cerise Red color values

HEX: #CD325B
RGB: 205, 50, 91
HSL: 344°, 61%, 50%
CMYK: 0, 76, 56, 20

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Cerise Red sits at 344° on the color wheel with 61% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the magenta-red segment of the spectrum. At 61% saturation, the hue is fully legible and confident — richly chromatic without tipping into high-contrast territory. 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(205, 50, 91), where the red channel dominates at 205, 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 76M 56Y 20K. The low-to-moderate black value (20%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its magenta ink content (76%), 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 Red

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #CD325B;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 205, 50, 91;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#CD325B',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 76%
Y: 56%
K: 20%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(205, 50, 91)
rgba(205, 50, 91, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 344° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #CD325B?

#CD325B is Cerise Red, a warm medium color with RGB values of 205, 50, 91. It has a hue of 344°, 61% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #CD325B?

The RGB color code for #CD325B is rgb(205, 50, 91). This means it contains 205 red, 50 green, and 91 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Cerise Red a warm or cool color?

Cerise Red (#CD325B) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #CD325B in CSS?

You can use #CD325B in CSS with: background-color: #CD325B; or color: #CD325B; or as an RGB value: rgb(205, 50, 91). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 76%, 56%, 20%.