Cherry Crush color: hex code #C71414
Cherry Crush has the hex code #C71414. It is a vivid red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 78% red, 7.8% green and 7.8% blue (199, 20, 20).
Its hue angle is 0°, with 82% saturation and 43% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 90% magenta, 90% yellow and 22% black.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.93:1).
Cherry Crush (#C71414) color codes
| HEX | #C71414 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(199, 20, 20) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(78%, 7.8%, 7.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(0, 82%, 43%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(0, 90%, 78%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 90%, 90%, 22%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(42.3, 64.43, 49.08) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(42.3, 80.99, 37.3) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(23.933, 12.697, 1.852) | |
| Decimal | 13046804 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Cherry Crush, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #C71414 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.54:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.93:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #C71414 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.93:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.54:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #C71414 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#564c0fProtanopia
no red cones#807101Deuteranopia
no green cones#dc0019Tritanopia
no blue cones#646464Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c71414; }
.text { color: #c71414; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c71414; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(199 20 20 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c71414, #c76e14); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Fire Engine Red.
See #C71414 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #C71414?
- #C71414 is a vivid red known as Cherry Crush. It belongs to the red family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Cherry Crush?
- The RGB value is 199, 20, 20: 199 red, 20 green and 20 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Cherry Crush?
- The complementary color is #14C7C7, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C71414?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3.54:1 and white text 5.93:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.