Cute Crab
Also known as: Vermilion Cinnabar , X Marks the Spot , Re-Entry , Jasper
Few reds feel this lively. Cute Crab leans warm and confident and commanding, which points it toward sale banners and sportswear. Cute Crab plays well with cyan tones. The harmonies below show which ones. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (4.98:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Reference
Cute Crab color codes
- HEX
- #DD4444
- RGB
- rgb(221, 68, 68)
- RGBA
- rgba(221, 68, 68, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(0, 69%, 57%)
- HSV
- hsv(0, 69%, 87%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 69%, 69%, 13%)
- LAB
- lab(52.5 60.0 36.0)
- OKLCH
- oklch(60.7% 0.190 24.8)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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warm
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- CSS: indianred #CD5C5C · ΔE 5.8
- RAL 3018: Strawberry red #D14152 · ΔE 6.0 · 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 Cute Crab works
- Web & UI: Best as a button fill, badge, or accent. Pair it with white text only at large sizes, and check contrast.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece, a top, scarf, or shoes, against neutral basics.
- Branding: High-energy brand material: strong for food, fitness, and youth-facing marks. Use sparingly in UI.
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Cute Crab
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →Palettes built from Cute Crab by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 4.21:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 4.98:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Cute Crab background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Cute Crab
Cute Crab with its complement
Soft neighbors of Cute Crab
Cute Crab triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Poppy Red #DD3845 · ΔE 2.7
- Red Radish #EE3344 · ΔE 3.1
- Watermelonade #EB4652 · ΔE 4.1
- Carpaccio #E34234 · ΔE 4.3
- Punch #DC4333 · ΔE 4.4
- Chef’s Kiss #CC3B3B · ΔE 4.5
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Cute Crab is closest to Oasis .
FAQ
Cute Crab FAQs
What color is Cute Crab?
Cute Crab is a medium red with the hex code #DD4444. In HSL terms it has a hue of 0°, 69% saturation, and 57% lightness.
What is the hex code for Cute Crab?
The hex code for Cute Crab is #DD4444. In RGB it's rgb(221, 68, 68), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 69%, 69%, 13%).
What colors go well with Cute Crab?
Cute Crab pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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