Hollywood Cerise

Q: How do I use #DD22A8 in CSS?

You can use #DD22A8 in CSS with: background-color: #DD22A8; or color: #DD22A8; or as an RGB value: rgb(221, 34, 168). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 85%, 24%, 13%.

#DD22A8

Hollywood Cerise is a warm medium color with the hex code #DD22A8. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 221, 34, 168 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 85%, 24%, 13% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Hollywood Cerise color values

HEX: #DD22A8
RGB: 221, 34, 168
HSL: 317°, 73%, 50%
CMYK: 0, 85, 24, 13

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Hollywood Cerise sits at 317° on the color wheel with 73% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the violet-magenta segment of the spectrum. At 73% 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, Hollywood Cerise is rendered as rgb(221, 34, 168), where the red channel dominates at 221, giving the color a clear red cast. 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, Hollywood Cerise translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 85M 24Y 13K. The low-to-moderate black value (13%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its magenta ink content (85%), 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 Hollywood Cerise

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #DD22A8;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 221, 34, 168;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#DD22A8',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 85%
Y: 24%
K: 13%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(221, 34, 168)
rgba(221, 34, 168, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

5 brand s with colors near 317° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #DD22A8?

#DD22A8 is Hollywood Cerise, a warm medium color with RGB values of 221, 34, 168. It has a hue of 317°, 73% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #DD22A8?

The RGB color code for #DD22A8 is rgb(221, 34, 168). This means it contains 221 red, 34 green, and 168 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Hollywood Cerise a warm or cool color?

Hollywood Cerise (#DD22A8) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #DD22A8 in CSS?

You can use #DD22A8 in CSS with: background-color: #DD22A8; or color: #DD22A8; or as an RGB value: rgb(221, 34, 168). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 85%, 24%, 13%.