PINKS

Cerise

#AD134E

RGB 173, 19, 78 · HSL 337°, 80%, 38% · CMYK 0, 89, 55, 32

Cerise is #AD134E in HEX — rgb(173, 19, 78), hsl(337°, 80%, 38%), cmyk(0%, 89%, 55%, 32%).

Cerise pulls into the rich end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 337°, 80%, 38%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, dressing rooms, soft fabrics — for romantic, intimate spaces. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#AD134E

RGB173, 19, 78

HSL337°, 80%, 38%

HSV337°, 89%, 68%

CMYK0, 89, 55, 32

Decimal11342670

CSS RGBrgb(173, 19, 78)

CSS HSLhsl(337, 80%, 38%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Frosted Pomegranate 140B-7

ΔE 5.8 · #AD1545

Benjamin Moore

Blushing 2079-20

ΔE 8.3 · #B93254

Vista Paint

Valentine's Kiss K-1231

ΔE 10.4 · #AE3162

Hallman-Lindsay

Obsession 1130

ΔE 11.3 · #AB3756

Dulux

Scarlet Ribbons S01G9

ΔE 12.3 · #A4334E

Dunn-Edwards

Crimson Strawberry DEA102

ΔE 12.3 · #9F2D47

RAL

Telemagenta 4010

ΔE 13.5 · #D72D6D

PPG

Heart's Desire 1183-7

ΔE 13.9 · #AC3E5F

Sherwin-Williams

Radish SW6861

ΔE 14.1 · #A42E41

Kilz

Bright Orchid LH130

ΔE 16.8 · #9F3A4F

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 17.8 · #A53C49

Valspar

Bright Red 1010-2

ΔE 18.8 · #AD3C44

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 18.9 · #AA3E71

IKEA

IKEA100 100

ΔE 19.5 · #B8516C

Dutch Boy

International Red D-6771

ΔE 25 · #9D0B1E

Kobra

Red 15

ΔE 26.8 · #BD413A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

10/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a warm pink with a red undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#AD134E

#13AE73

Analogous

#AE139C

#AD134E

#AE2513

Triadic

#AD134E

#4FAE13

#134FAE

Split-Complementary

#AD134E

#13AE25

#139CAE

Tetradic

#AD134E

#9CAE13

#13AE73

#2513AE

Monochromatic

#250411

#6A0C30

#AD134E

#E72771

#EF6C9E

Rectangle

#AD134E

#AE7313

#13AE73

#134FAE

Compound

#AD134E

#AE2513

#13AE73

#139CAE

Variations

Lighter

#E61B69

#E16091

#E7A9C0

Darker

#8F0C3E

#64062A

#3C0218

Saturation

#784A5B

#AE134F

#B80A4D

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

7.05:1

AAA

vs Black

2.98:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#AD134E

#736D4A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AD134E

#4E4E49

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AD134E

#AA2D35

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Cerise strikes the line between warm-neutral and statement — light enough for primary walls in soft-light rooms, expressive enough to give a bedroom or dressing room real character. Reads expensive next to cream, walnut, and brass.

SymbolismTenderness, warmth, optimism

PersonalityGentle, intimate, optimistic

romancesoftnesswarmthbedroomintimateblush

How it looks under different light

#C13B56

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#AD134E

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#AE407A

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EEE8EA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#1A8A5F

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Doors · Mouldings

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #AD134E;

CSS — background

background-color: #AD134E;

CSS Variable

--color-cerise: #AD134E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cerise': '#AD134E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AD134E] text-[#AD134E]

SCSS

$cerise: #AD134E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AD134E?

#AD134E is Cerise, a deep pink with a warm undertone.

Is #AD134E warm or cool?

Cerise reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Cerise?

Cerise works well in bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Cerise?

Cerise pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Cerise?

You can download Cerise on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Cerise?

The hex code is #AD134E. In RGB it's 173, 19, 78, and in HSL it's 337°, 80%, 38%.

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