Cascara
Also known as: Vermilion Bird, Chilled Chilly, Mandarin Red, Flamboyant
Quietly bold and energetic, Cascara is a warm-toned red that earns its keep in sportswear and call-to-action buttons. A cyan counterpart from the complementary harmony gives it the most tension. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (5.51:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Cascara color codes
- HEX
- #EE4433
- RGB
- rgb(238, 68, 51)
- RGBA
- rgba(238, 68, 51, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(5, 85%, 57%)
- HSV
- hsv(5, 79%, 93%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 71%, 79%, 7%)
- LAB
- lab(55.4 64.9 49.6)
- OKLCH
- oklch(63.3% 0.209 29.7)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen. Vivid colors like this typically lose some intensity in CMYK print — request a physical proof for brand-critical work.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: red#FF0000 · ΔE 5.6
- RAL 3026 — Luminous bright red#FF0000 · ΔE 5.6 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck — Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Cascara works
- Web & UI: Reads as an interactive accent: fills, hovers, focus rings. Keep body text in a darker neutral.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land — front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: Commands attention in logos and packaging; balance it with generous neutral space.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette — packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Cascara
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Cascara by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 3.81:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 5.51:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Cascara background: #000000
Palettes featuring Cascara
Cascara with its complement
Soft neighbors of Cascara
Cascara triad
Similar colors
- Flamboyant#F73D37 · ΔE 2.2
- Tomato#EF4026 · ΔE 2.3
- Carpaccio#E34234 · ΔE 2.4
- Blazing#E94E41 · ΔE 2.5
- Pelati#FF3333 · ΔE 3.1
- Hotspot#FF4433 · ΔE 3.2
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Cascara is closest to Oasis.
Cascara FAQs
What color is Cascara?
Cascara is a medium red with the hex code #EE4433. In HSL terms it has a hue of 5°, 85% saturation, and 57% lightness.
What is the hex code for Cascara?
The hex code for Cascara is #EE4433. In RGB it's rgb(238, 68, 51), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 71%, 79%, 7%).
What colors go well with Cascara?
Cascara pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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