Cherry Sangria

#c92435

Richer sangria red-orange, calmer than Lionheart

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About Cherry Sangria

Cherry Sangria is the red that actually tastes like something, darker and richer than , but it doesn't have 's softness or 's orange lean. This one sits deeper, more saturated, less playful, the kind of color that feels intentional the moment it lands on screen. It's got body to it.

Reach for it in wine and beverage apps, luxury e-commerce, editorial layouts, and hospitality interfaces where you need red that reads as sophisticated instead of alarming. It works as a call-to-action button that doesn't panic, an accent on dark cards, a highlight in food photography. Against white it carries weight. Against darker backgrounds it deepens without disappearing. It's the one I reach for when bright reds feel too young and pure burgundy feels too muted.

The thing: it's deep enough that it can sit next to muted palettes without jarring, but saturated enough that it still anchors. Pair it with warm neutrals, deep charcoal, or cream, and it finds its place without needing to shout.

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WCAG 2.1 contrast ratios. AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text, 3:1 for large. AAA requires 7:1 / 4.5:1.

On White #ffffff

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5.54:1AAAAA Large

On Gray 100 #f5f5f5

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5.09:1AAAAA Large

On Gray 900 #18181b

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3.20:1FailAA Large

On Black #000000

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3.79:1FailAA Large

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