Cerise is a pinkish deep bright red. This color name comes from the French word for cherry and was used as an English color name as early as 1845. Cerise has since inspired a number of vibrant reds such as Hollywood Cerise that was introduced by the popular color pencil brand Venus Paradise in the 1940s. The following are common types of cerise color.
Electric Hollywood Cerise #ff009f NotesCerise can be considered a pinkish red or a reddish pink.
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Type | | Definition (1) | A pinkish deep bright red. | Associations | Considered a glamorous, bold and brash color that grabs attention. |
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References Crochet Explained and Illustrated, by Cornelia Mee. London: David Bogue, Fleet Street, 1845.
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