Cherry Paddle Pop
#fe314b
Richer cherry coral, brighter than Devil's Advocate
About Cherry Paddle Pop
Cherry Paddle Pop is what happens when you want red's punch but refuse to abandon orange. It sits lighter and less saturated than Blood Burst or Coquelicot, which means it doesn't read as an emergency, it reads as an invitation. There's warmth in it, actual playfulness, the kind of color that works on white without feeling like it's warning you about something.
You'll land this in retail, entertainment, and social platforms where you need momentum without menace. Product cards that should feel fun rather than urgent, call-to-action buttons that don't apologize, app icons that need to pop in a crowded home screen. It's got more friendliness than Coin Slot's directness, more energy than Carrot Lava's confidence. Unlike Coquelicot's pure aggression, this one has a smile in it.
The payoff: it actually breathes on lighter backgrounds instead of vibrating. Pair it with soft whites or warm grays and it stays approachable. On dark surfaces it glows without demanding the entire room. This is the orange-red that works harder than it looks.
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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
On Gray 100 #f5f5f5
On Gray 900 #18181b
On Black #000000
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