Hollywood Cerise

Q: How do I use #E31C9D in CSS?

You can use #E31C9D in CSS with: background-color: #E31C9D; or color: #E31C9D; or as an RGB value: rgb(227, 28, 157). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 88%, 31%, 11%.

#E31C9D

Hollywood Cerise is a warm medium color with the hex code #E31C9D. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 227, 28, 157 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 88%, 31%, 11% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Hollywood Cerise color values

HEX: #E31C9D
RGB: 227, 28, 157
HSL: 321°, 78%, 50%
CMYK: 0, 88, 31, 11

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Hollywood Cerise sits at 321° on the color wheel with 78% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the magenta-red segment of the spectrum. At 78% 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(227, 28, 157), where the red channel dominates at 227, 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, Hollywood Cerise translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 88M 31Y 11K. The low-to-moderate black value (11%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its magenta ink content (88%), 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: #E31C9D;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 227, 28, 157;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#E31C9D',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 88%
Y: 31%
K: 11%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(227, 28, 157)
rgba(227, 28, 157, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

9 brand s with colors near 321° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #E31C9D?

#E31C9D is Hollywood Cerise, a warm medium color with RGB values of 227, 28, 157. It has a hue of 321°, 78% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #E31C9D?

The RGB color code for #E31C9D is rgb(227, 28, 157). This means it contains 227 red, 28 green, and 157 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Hollywood Cerise a warm or cool color?

Hollywood Cerise (#E31C9D) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #E31C9D in CSS?

You can use #E31C9D in CSS with: background-color: #E31C9D; or color: #E31C9D; or as an RGB value: rgb(227, 28, 157). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 88%, 31%, 11%.