Vivid Cerise
Meet Vivid Cerise (#E90052), a powerfully saturated hue that commands attention. This electric pink-red hybrid pops off the screen, offering a bold statement for any design palette without leaning into pure magenta or classic red.
What color is Vivid Cerise?
Vivid Cerise is an intense, saturated magenta with strong red undertones.
This warm hue radiates with an almost electric quality, landing squarely between a classic red and a pure magenta.
What is the meaning behind the color Vivid Cerise (#E90052)?
Vivid Cerise, #E90052, is a color of pure exuberance and confidence. It channels the passion of red and the playful charm of pink, creating a feeling of bold, unapologetic joy.
Drawing its name from the French word for cherry, this hue symbolizes creative energy and a forward-looking spirit. It’s a statement of vivacity and daring expression.
How can I effectively use Vivid Cerise (#E90052) in my UI design?
Given its intensity, Vivid Cerise (#E90052) excels as an accent color. Deploy it for key interface elements like primary calls-to-action, notifications, or active state indicators to command attention. To prevent visual fatigue, pair it with a muted palette of charcoals, off-whites, or deep navy blues; this contrast establishes a clear visual hierarchy and makes the bright hue stand out.
While not a widespread choice for a primary brand color, Vivid Cerise's family of bright pinks appears in the branding of companies like MasterClass, Slack, Uptime, and the Premier League. Its selective use suggests it's a potent tool for brands wanting to project energy and capture immediate notice.
To see how this color performs in practice, use the tools below. You can explore curated palettes, test its contrast ratios for accessibility, and preview Vivid Cerise within real UI components from top brands.
Using Vivid Cerise color codes
To apply Vivid Cerise in your digital work, the hex code #E90052 is your go-to. However, depending on your project's medium—whether it's for a screen or a printed piece—you'll need to translate this value into a different color model.
Color codes like RGB (Red, Green, Blue) define colors for digital displays by mixing light, while CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Key/Black) is the standard for print, specifying ink combinations. Other models such as HSL, LAB, and LCH offer different ways to define and manipulate color based on hue, saturation, lightness, and other perceptual attributes.
We've converted #E90052 into a variety of common formats for you. Simply find the code you need below and copy it directly into your design tool.
Analogous
Analogous colors are neighbors on the color wheel. For Vivid Cerise, this creates a harmonious and visually cohesive palette with a calm, pleasing effect.
Complementary
Complementary colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel. Paired with Vivid Cerise, they create a striking, high-contrast visual effect.
Split Complementary
A split complementary scheme for Vivid Cerise uses the two colors adjacent to its direct complement, offering high contrast with more nuance.
Triadic
A triadic scheme pairs Vivid Cerise with two other colors equally spaced on the color wheel, creating a vibrant and high-contrast palette.
Tetradic
A tetradic color scheme uses two pairs of complementary colors. With Vivid Cerise as the base, this creates a rich, four-color rectangular palette.
Square
The square scheme pairs Vivid Cerise with three other evenly spaced colors on the wheel, offering a balanced yet highly contrasting visual effect.
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Shades
Shades of Vivid Cerise are created by adding black, giving the color more depth and weight.
Tints
Tints are lighter versions of Vivid Cerise, created by adding white for a softer feel.
Tones
Tones are created by adding gray to Vivid Cerise, resulting in softer, less saturated versions.
Hues
Hues are variations of Vivid Cerise, differing in intensity or temperature to create distinct moods.
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