Cerise

Q: How do I use #DE2179 in CSS?

You can use #DE2179 in CSS with: background-color: #DE2179; or color: #DE2179; or as an RGB value: rgb(222, 33, 121). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 85%, 45%, 13%.

#DE2179

Cerise is a warm medium color with the hex code #DE2179. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 222, 33, 121 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 85%, 45%, 13% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Cerise color values

HEX: #DE2179
RGB: 222, 33, 121
HSL: 332°, 74%, 50%
CMYK: 0, 85, 45, 13

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Cerise sits at 332° on the color wheel with 74% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the magenta-red segment of the spectrum. At 74% 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 is rendered as rgb(222, 33, 121), where the red channel dominates at 222, 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 85M 45Y 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 Cerise

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #DE2179;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 222, 33, 121;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#DE2179',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 85%
Y: 45%
K: 13%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(222, 33, 121)
rgba(222, 33, 121, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 332° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #DE2179?

#DE2179 is Cerise, a warm medium color with RGB values of 222, 33, 121. It has a hue of 332°, 74% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #DE2179?

The RGB color code for #DE2179 is rgb(222, 33, 121). This means it contains 222 red, 33 green, and 121 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Cerise a warm or cool color?

Cerise (#DE2179) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #DE2179 in CSS?

You can use #DE2179 in CSS with: background-color: #DE2179; or color: #DE2179; or as an RGB value: rgb(222, 33, 121). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 85%, 45%, 13%.