Kirsch
#b2132b
Cherry-orange depth, warmer than scarlets, alert-ready accent
About Kirsch
I keep noticing Kirsch on product photography when everyone else's red looks either too cozy or too blue-cold. This one lands darker than Brick by Brick, but it doesn't tip into the cool punch of Christmas Red. It feels deep and wine-leaning, with a tight, saturated core and an undertone that reads red first, not orange.
Use Kirsch for retail and e-comm moments where you want a signature red that still feels grounded. It works on luxury product cards, limited-edition badges, and seasonal campaign headers that need presence without looking theatrical. I also like it for checkout and loyalty UI on dark or neutral surfaces, where it holds its tone instead of going bricky or formal.
Quick quirk: Kirsch can shift toward maroon on very warm creams. If you want it to stay unmistakably red, pair it with charcoal, near-black, or deep navy instead of peachy backgrounds.
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On Gray 100 #f5f5f5
On Gray 900 #18181b
On Black #000000
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