Cherry red colour: characterisation, colour codes and mixing

Cherry red is a vibrant, eye-catching shade, often associated with the deep red colour of fresh, ripe cherries. This shade is vibrant and cheerful, often used to express love, desire and energy. Cherry red often appears in fashion, marketing materials and design as it is easy to attract the eye and evokes emotional responses.

The cherry red colour also has a significant psychological impact; it is often associated with strength, passion and excitement. Historically, this colour has played an important role in many cultures, such as Chinese culture, where red is the colour of celebration and good luck. It has retained its popularity in the modern era and many brands use it in their logos or advertising to highlight their dynamism and appeal.

RGB and HEX codes for cherry red colour

The cherry red colour RGB code is (222, 49, 99), HEX code is #DE3163.

Colour scheme	Code/Weights
Hex	#DE3163
RGB	rgb(222, 49, 99)
HSL	hsl(343, 74%, 53%)
HSV/HSB	hsb(343, 78%, 87%)
CMYK	cmyk(0%, 78%, 55%, 13%)
Contrasting colour	#31DE95
Complementary colour	#31DE95

Dark and light shades of cherry red

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Dark shades

Light shades

Cherry red complementary colour palettes

The cherry red colour palettes offer a variety of variations, including complementary, analogue, monochrome and triad palettes, all of which provide new and exciting combinations for colour lovers.

Complementary palette

Analogue palette

Monochrome palette

Triad palette

Tetrade palette

Split complementary palette

Neutral palette

What is the colour of cherry red?

Cherry red is a bright, deep red shade that resembles the deep red of fresh cherry fruit. Generally rich and intense in appearance, it is often used as an expressive colour in fashion and design.

What makes the colour cherry red?

The colour of cherry red depends on several factors. Firstly, it depends on the variety of cherry, as different varieties can produce different shades. The state of ripeness of the fruit is also important, as the colour becomes more intense as the fruit ripens. In addition, climate, soil quality and growing conditions may also have an influence. The presence of antioxidants, in particular anthocyanins, also plays an important role in the development of red colour.

How is cherry red colour mixing possible?

There are several ways of mixing cherry red, but the most common method is to use the right proportion of red and a small amount of black or dark blue paint. Start with a bright red base colour, then add black or dark blue little by little until you get the deep, rich cherry red shade you want. It is important to add the darker colour carefully so as not to over-darken it.