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Black Cherry (#540E1B)

Luminance: 2% · Nearest standard name: Black Cherry

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BLACK CHERRY
#540E1B
rgb(84, 14, 27) · hsl(349°, 71%, 19%)
HEX#540E1B
RGB84, 14, 27
HSL349°, 71%, 19%
HSV / HSB349°, 83%, 33%
CMYK (Print)0%, 83%, 68%, 67%

Color Harmonies

Complementary

#540E1B#0E5346

Analogous

#530E3D#540E1B#53240E

Triadic

#540E1B#1B530E#0E1B53

Tints & Shades

Lighter Tints
Darker Shades

WCAG 2.2 Contrast Verification

Against White (#FFFFFF)14.43:1

Sample text rendered with #540E1B on white

AA Normal: PASSAA Large: PASS
Against Dark (#0F172A)1.24:1

Sample text rendered with #540E1B on dark

AA Normal: FAILAA Large: FAIL

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Comprehensive Color Profile & Design Architecture

The Complete Color Guide to Black Cherry (#540E1B)

Black Cherry (#540E1B) is a distinct shade within the Rose & Red chromatic spectrum. Characterized by an optical luminance of 2% and a warm color temperature, this tone plays a vital role across web applications, brand identities, and editorial typography. Discover its mathematical harmonies, accessibility metrics, UI engineering roles, and front-end code tokens.

Technical Colorimetry & Coordinate Breakdown

Exact mathematical values across digital display, print press, and human perceptual spaces.

HEX Code#540E1B
RGB Space84, 14, 27
HSL Values349°, 71%, 19%
HSV / HSB349°, 83%, 33%
CMYK Ink0%, 83%, 68%, 67%
TemperatureWarm

Optical Color Harmony Formulas for Black Cherry

Geometric intervals calculated from #540E1B on the 360-degree color wheel.

Direct Polar (180°)#0E5346

Complementary Harmony

Pairs Black Cherry with its polar opposite (#0E5346) to create maximum optical contrast, perfect for high-converting call-to-action buttons.

Adjacent (±30°)#530E3D · #53240E

Analogous Harmony

Positions adjacent neighboring hues on either side of Black Cherry for serene, gentle, and organic visual transitions.

Split Angles (150° / 210°)#0E5324 · #0E3D53

Split-Complementary

Uses the two colors flanking the direct complement of Black Cherry, offering rich visual variety without harsh chromatic vibration.

Triangular (120°)#1B530E · #0E1B53

Triadic Harmony

Forms an equilateral triangle on the color wheel, generating playful, dynamic energy when balanced against a neutral background.

Rectangular (90°)#3D530E · #0E5346 · #240E53

Tetradic (Square) Harmony

A rich four-color scheme combining two complementary pairs, ideal for complex dashboards, gaming HUDs, and multi-tier charts.

Interactive Exploration

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The 60-30-10 UI Implementation Role for Black Cherry

Recommended proportional volume and semantic interface assignment.

Recommended Assignment: High-Contrast Dark Canvas / Typographic Anchor (30% to 60% Volume)

With a deep, low lightness of 19%, Black Cherry (#540E1B) provides structural weight for primary headings, body copy, and dark mode background canvases, delivering superior readability against light elements.

Light Mode SurfaceIdeal for buttons and badges
Dark Mode AdaptationOptimal dark canvas backdrop
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Color Psychology & Industry Alignment

Strategic cognitive triggers and target sector recommendations.

Cognitive & Emotional Perception

Radiates high energy, urgency, passionate emotion, and dramatic visual power. Commands immediate human attention.

Optimal Industry Verticals

E-Commerce Flash Sales, Fitness Apparel, Gaming HUDs, Food & Beverage. Combining Black Cherry with intentional neutral whitespace reinforces authority and conversion clarity.

Production Code Tokens for Black Cherry

Drop-in design system tokens for CSS, Tailwind CSS, and SCSS.

CSS Custom Properties (:root)Vanilla CSS
:root {
  --color-540e1b: #540E1B;
  --color-540e1b-rgb: 84, 14, 27;
  --color-540e1b-hsl: 349deg 71% 19%;
}
tailwind.config.jsTailwind CSS
module.exports = {
  theme: {
    extend: {
      colors: {
        '540e1b': '#540E1B',
      }
    }
  }
};

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Frequently Asked Questions About Black Cherry (#540E1B)

Authoritative answers covering Black Cherry color codes, WCAG contrast compliance, and UI design systems.

What are the exact digital and print color codes for Black Cherry (#540E1B)?
Black Cherry is defined by the HEX code #540E1B. Its digital screen RGB coordinates are R:84, G:14, B:27. Its cylindrical HSL values are Hue:349°, Saturation:71%, Lightness:19%. In HSV/HSB format, it is 349°, 83%, 33%. For four-color CMYK process printing, its ink percentages are C:0%, M:83%, Y:68%, K:67%.
Does Black Cherry (#540E1B) pass WCAG 2.2 accessibility standards for text readability?
Against a pure white (#FFFFFF) background, Black Cherry achieves a contrast ratio of 14.43:1 (Passing WCAG AA for normal body text, and Passing for large headings). Against dark slate (#0F172A), it achieves a contrast ratio of 1.24:1 (Failing WCAG AA).
What is the direct complementary color for Black Cherry (#540E1B)?
The exact 180-degree optical complementary color for #540E1B is #0E5346. When placed side-by-side, #540E1B and #0E5346 create maximum visual tension and high click-through conversion rates.
What is the recommended role for Black Cherry in the 60-30-10 UI design rule?
With a deep, low lightness of 19%, Black Cherry (#540E1B) provides structural weight for primary headings, body copy, and dark mode background canvases, delivering superior readability against light elements.
How can I copy and export Black Cherry into Tailwind CSS and CSS variables?
You can define Black Cherry in CSS custom properties as ':root { --color-custom: #540E1B; }' or paste it into your 'tailwind.config.js' file under 'theme.extend.colors'. You can also generate full palettes containing Black Cherry using our interactive Color Palette Generator.
Which color family does Black Cherry (#540E1B) belong to?
Black Cherry belongs to the Rose & Red family (Warm spectrum). You can explore full tonal ramps and curated palettes in our Rose & Red Color Guide.