Cherry Soda color: hex code #FF0044
Cherry Soda has the hex code #FF0044. It is a vivid rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 100% red, 0% green and 26.7% blue (255, 0, 68).
Its hue angle is 344°, with 100% saturation and 50% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 100% magenta, 73% yellow and 0% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.34:1).
Cherry Soda (#FF0044) color codes
| HEX | #FF0044 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(255, 0, 68) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(100%, 0%, 26.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(344, 100%, 50%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(344, 100%, 100%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 100%, 73%, 0%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(53.69, 81.32, 38.44) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(53.69, 89.95, 25.3) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(42.289, 21.685, 7.427) | |
| Decimal | 16711748 | |
| Short hex | #F04 |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Cherry Soda, 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 #FF0044 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.34:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.94:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #FF0044 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.94:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.34:1 | Pass | 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 #FF0044 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#696143Protanopia
no red cones#a1913bDeuteranopia
no green cones#ff0029Tritanopia
no blue cones#808080Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #ff0044; }
.text { color: #ff0044; }
.border { border: 2px solid #ff0044; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(255 0 68 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #ff0044, #ff3c00); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Crimson.
See #FF0044 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #FF0044?
- #FF0044 is a vivid rose known as Cherry Soda. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Cherry Soda?
- The RGB value is 255, 0, 68: 255 red, 0 green and 68 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Cherry Soda?
- The complementary color is #00FFBB, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #FF0044?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 5.34:1 and white text 3.94:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.