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Cherry
Cherry
#D2042DClick to copy
Cherry Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(210, 4, 45)Copy
HSLhsl(348, 96%, 42%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(348, 98%, 82%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 98%, 79%, 18%)Copy
Cherry Color Schemes
Complementary
#D2042D
Click to copy#04D2A9
Click to copyAnalogous
#D20494
Click to copy#D24204
Click to copySplit Complementary
#04D242
Click to copy#0494D2
Click to copyMonochromatic
#D2042D
Click to copy#ED4F6F
Click to copy#F6ACBA
Click to copy#6E0218
Click to copy#0A0002
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyCherry WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
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White background #FFFFFF
5.53 : 1
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Black background #000000
3.80 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
5.07 : 1
AA NormalAA LargeAAA NormalAAA Large
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Dark gray background #333333
2.28 : 1
AA NormalAA LargeAAA NormalAAA Large
Cherry Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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Muted / Morandi Mixed with gray and desaturated for a sophisticated muted tone
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Cherry Color Introduction
Definition
Cherry (HEX #D2042D) has the RGB value rgb(210, 4, 45), the HSL value hsl(348°, 96%, 42%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 98%, 79%, 18%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Cherry is #04D2A9, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #D20494 and #D24204 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#04D242, #0494D2) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Cherry uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Cherry has a contrast ratio of 5.53:1 against white and 3.80:1 against black; paired with a white background it reaches AA, giving body text good readability.
Color Characteristics
Red is the most impactful color, evoking fire, blood and the sun. It grabs attention instantly and is almost the default choice in promotions, dining and sports. Specifically, Cherry has a lightness of 42% and a saturation of 96%, striking and generous as a background or primary color, offering good readability with either light or dark text; moreover, its saturation is extremely high and its visual tension is strong, so it works best used sparingly as a focal accent. In a word: A sweet temptation.
Color Psychology
Red can evoke passion, courage and urgency, with a marked arousing and motivating effect; psychologically it symbolizes enthusiasm, energy and drive. For this reason Cherry tends to leave a first impression of being passionate and direct in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Red suits big promotions, restaurant menus, sports posters and any visual design that needs emotional intensity. In real projects, Cherry is also often used as a dark background or heading text color; in “Red”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Cherry Featured In
This color is included in the following color cards and color families. Click a card to browse more colors in the corresponding collection.