Cerise Pink
HEX: #EC3B83 | Modern Palette
Color Specifications
#EC3B83
236, 59, 131
335°, 82% ,57%
0, 75, 44, 7
About Cerise Pink
Cerise Pink (#EC3B83) is a color with RGB(236, 59, 131) and HSL(335.6°, 82.3%, 57.8%). It is commonly associated with Energetic, Bold moods. In design, it fits Vivid, Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Accent. Its complementary color is #3BECA4, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #83EC3B and #3B83EC. The name comes from cerise (French).
- HEX: #EC3B83
- RGB: 236, 59, 131
- HSL: 335.6°, 82.3%, 57.8%
- Mood: Energetic, Bold
- Style: Vivid, Warm
- Use case: Text, Button, Accent
- Complementary color: #3BECA4
- Triadic colors: #83EC3B, #3B83EC
- The name comes from cerise (French).
Live Components
Color Palettes
Cerise Pink #EC3B83 is used in Monochromatic, Neutral + Accent, Analogous, 3 + 1 + 1 palettes, giving designers ready-made combinations for backgrounds, surfaces, accents, and interface elements.
Color Harmonies
Cerise Pink #EC3B83 pairs with #3BECA4 as its complementary color, and #83EC3B and #3B83EC in triadic combinations. These harmony relationships help create balanced color combinations for UI, branding, and design work.
Frequently Asked Questions
Name, History & Etymology
History
The word 'cerise' comes directly from the French word for cherry. As a color, it initially described a rich, deep red, very much like the fruit. Over time, and particularly with the expansion of dye technologies and color perception, 'cerise' began to encompass a range of reds and pinks. 'Cerise Pink' specifically highlights the pinker, often brighter or more fuchsia-like, end of this spectrum, distinguishing it from darker, more purely red 'cerise'. Its use has been consistent in fashion, cosmetics, and interior design for its vibrant and cheerful quality.
First Recorded Use
The color 'cerise' itself, referring to a deep cherry red, gained prominence in fashion and color descriptions in the mid-19th century. The specific descriptor 'Cerise Pink' as a distinct shade, often lighter and more vibrant than traditional cerise, likely emerged in the late 19th or early 20th century as color naming became more nuanced.
Cultural Associations
Cerise Pink, with its bright and lively hue, is often associated with femininity, playfulness, and vibrancy. It's a popular color in spring and summer fashion collections, children's wear, and often used to evoke a sense of fun or romance. It can be seen as a more energetic alternative to softer pinks and a less aggressive option than true reds.
Code Snippets
/* Background */
.element {
background-color: #EC3B83;
}
/* Text */
.element {
color: #EC3B83;
}
/* Border */
.element {
border: 1px solid #EC3B83;
}/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
background: linear-gradient(
to right,
#EC3B83,
#3BECA4
);
}
/* Radial gradient */
.element {
background: radial-gradient(
circle,
#EC3B83,
#3BECA4
);
}// SCSS variable
$cerise-pink: #EC3B83;
// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$cerise-pink-r: 236;
$cerise-pink-g: 59;
$cerise-pink-b: 131;
// Usage
.element {
background-color: $cerise-pink;
color: rgba($cerise-pink-r, $cerise-pink-g, $cerise-pink-b, 0.8);
}