Pink color · XKCD survey name
Cranberry Color Code: #9E003A
The HEX code for Cranberry is #9E003A. It is a medium-dark, vivid rose color made of 158 red, 0 green and 58 blue (HSL 338°, 100%, 31%). White text reads comfortably on it (8.35:1 contrast).
Cranberry color values
#9E003A
rgb(158, 0, 58)
hsl(338, 100%, 31%)
338, 100%, 62%
hwb(338 0% 38%)
0%, 100%, 63%, 38%
10354746
CMYK is a standard screen-to-print conversion. Printed results depend on inks, paper and color profiles.
What is Cranberry?
“Cranberry” is a crowd-sourced name from the XKCD Color Survey, in which participants typed names for colors they were shown. It is a popular everyday label rather than an official standard.
Its hue angle of 338° places it in the rose part of the color wheel, with 100% saturation (vivid) and 31% lightness (medium-dark). It is a warm color.
Compared with the other pink colors in the Aqeeb Studio library, it is lighter than 3% of them and more saturated than 72% of them.
Its relative luminance is 0.076, which makes it a dark color. That is below the 0.179 crossover point at which black and white text have equal contrast, so white text has the advantage.
Cranberry counts as a dark color: its HSL lightness is 31% and its relative luminance is 0.076. White text reads comfortably on it (8.35:1 contrast).
Text contrast on Cranberry
| Text | Preview | Ratio | AA normal | AA large | AAA normal | AAA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White text | Sample text | 8.35:1 Excellent | Pass | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Black text | Sample text | 2.51:1 Poor | Fail | Fail | Fail | Fail |
Ratios use the WCAG 2 formula and are truncated, never rounded up. Test any pair with the contrast checker.
Colors that go with Cranberry
Complementary color
Complementary colors sit directly opposite each other on the color wheel (180° apart). They give the strongest hue contrast, which suits calls to action and accents.
Analogous colors
Analogous colors are neighbors on the wheel, 30° either side of the base hue. They blend smoothly and are easy to combine in backgrounds, gradients and illustrations.
Triadic colors
A triadic scheme uses three hues spaced 120° apart. It is lively yet balanced, and works best when one color leads and the other two act as accents.
Split-complementary colors
Split-complementary keeps the base color and uses the two colors on either side of its complement (150° and 210°). The contrast is strong but gentler than a direct complement.
Tetradic colors
A tetradic (rectangle) scheme combines two complementary pairs at 0°, 60°, 180° and 240°. It offers variety but needs one dominant color to stay balanced.
Monochromatic variants
Monochromatic variants keep the same hue and saturation and only change lightness, which makes them dependable for UI scales and subtle layered designs.
A “≈” before a name means the exact harmony color has no named match, so the link goes to the closest named color.
Tints and shades of Cranberry
Lighter tints (mixed with white)
Darker shades (mixed with black)
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Similar colors
Where to use Cranberry
- Button, banner and badge backgrounds with white text (8.35:1 contrast)
- Accents that need to stand out: call-to-action buttons, charts and illustrations
- Illustrations and stickers
- Playful brand accents
- Soft backgrounds and cards
- Lifestyle, beauty and event design
Use Cranberry in CSS
:root {
--color-cranberry: #9E003A;
}
.element {
color: var(--color-cranberry);
background-color: #9E003A;
border: 2px solid #9E003A;
}Questions about Cranberry
What is the HEX code for Cranberry?
Cranberry is #9E003A.
What is the RGB value of Cranberry?
The RGB value of Cranberry is 158, 0, 58: 158 red, 0 green and 58 blue on a 0–255 scale, written rgb(158, 0, 58) in CSS.
What is the HSL value of Cranberry?
The HSL value of Cranberry is 338°, 100%, 31% (hue, saturation, lightness), written hsl(338, 100%, 31%) in CSS.
What is the CMYK value of Cranberry?
A standard conversion gives about C 0%, M 100%, Y 63%, K 38%. Real print results depend on the inks, paper and color profile, so treat CMYK here as a reference value.
Is Cranberry a light or dark color?
Cranberry counts as a dark color: its HSL lightness is 31% and its relative luminance is 0.076. White text reads comfortably on it (8.35:1 contrast).
How does Cranberry look with white text?
White text on Cranberry has a contrast ratio of 8.35:1, rated Excellent. It meets WCAG AA for normal text.
How does Cranberry look with black text?
Black text on Cranberry has a contrast ratio of 2.51:1, rated Poor. It falls below the WCAG minimum for text.
What colors go well with Cranberry?
Teal Green is its complementary color, and Dark Magenta sits beside it as an analogous color. Lighter and darker variants of the same hue also work well for monochromatic palettes.
Where can Cranberry be used?
It suits button, banner and badge backgrounds with white text (8.35:1 contrast); accents that need to stand out: call-to-action buttons, charts and illustrations; illustrations and stickers.
How do I use Cranberry in CSS?
Use color: #9E003A; for text, background-color: #9E003A; for fills, or define a custom property such as --color-cranberry: #9E003A; and reuse it with var(--color-cranberry).
About this color page
Crowd-sourced name from the XKCD Color Survey (CC0). Values are calculated from the HEX code; color names are labels, not trademarks or standards unless stated. Screens render colors differently, so always check important colors on your own device. See the disclaimer.