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A deep to vivid reddish-pink hue, named after the French word for cherry.

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What is Cerise?

The Hue

Cerise is defined as a deep to vivid reddish-pink color. The name originates from the French word cerise, meaning "cherry".[1]

Color Coordinates

The standard representation of Cerise is detailed below:

  • Hex triplet: #DE3163
  • sRGB (r, g, b): (222, 49, 99)
  • HSV (h, s, v): (343°, 78%, 87%)

It is described by the ISCC–NBS system as "Vivid red".[1]

Historical Usage

The term "cerise" as a color name was first recorded in English in 1858, appearing in The Times. It was also noted in the 1930 book A Dictionary of Color and appeared in crochet pattern books as early as 1845.[2][3][4]

Etymology

From Cherry to Color

The name "cerise" is directly derived from the French word for "cherry". This linguistic connection highlights the color's association with the vibrant, reddish-pink fruit.

Linguistic Roots

The adoption of "cerise" into English as a color term signifies the influence of French vocabulary on the English language, particularly in areas of fashion, art, and descriptive terminology.

Variations of Cerise

Hollywood Cerise

A distinct shade known as "Hollywood cerise" is a vivid purplish red. This specific tone gained prominence through its use in colored pencil sets, notably the Venus Paradise brand, which featured it as "Hollywood" from 1922 and later renamed it "Hollywood cerise" in the 1940s.[5][6][7]

  • Hex triplet: #F400A1
  • sRGB (r, g, b): (244, 0, 161)
  • HSV (h, s, v): (320°, 100%, 96%)
  • ISCC–NBS descriptor: Vivid purplish red

Deep Cerise

Another variation is "Deep cerise," characterized by its richer, more subdued tone. This shade is recognized in Crayola crayon collections, where it has been used since 1993.[8]

  • Hex triplet: #DA3287
  • sRGB (r, g, b): (218, 50, 135)
  • HSV (h, s, v): (330°, 77%, 85%)
  • ISCC–NBS descriptor: Vivid purplish red

Irresistible

The color "irresistible" is a specific shade that aligns closely with "raspberry rose." It was first documented in the Plochere Color System in 1948, a system favored by interior designers.[9][10]

  • Hex triplet: #B3446C
  • sRGB (r, g, b): (179, 68, 108)
  • HSV (h, s, v): (338°, 62%, 70%)
  • ISCC–NBS descriptor: Moderate purplish red

Color Topics

Cerise, as a color, is part of a vast field of study encompassing physics, perception, culture, and technology. Understanding its context within broader color topics provides deeper insight.

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References

References

  1.  The color displayed in the color box above matches the color called cerise in the 1930 book by Maerz and Paul A Dictionary of Color New York:1930 McGraw-Hill; the color cerise is displayed on Page 31, Plate 4, Color Sample J6.
  2.  Maerz and Paul, A Dictionary of Color New York:1930--McGraw-Hill See Cerise in Index Page 192
  3.  This color matches the color called Hollywood Cerise in the Venus Paradise colored pencil set, widely sold during the 1950s.
  4.  Maerz and Paul, A Dictionary of Color New York:1930--McGraw-Hill See Hollywood in Index, Page 196 and Color Sample of Hollywood, Page 33, Plate 5, Color Sample K5
  5.  Plochere
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