Cute Crab
Also known as: Vermilion Cinnabar, X Marks the Spot, Re-Entry, Jasper
Cute Crab sits on the warm side of the spectrum: a lively red that feels confident and commanding. Try it in sale banners and sportswear. Cute Crab plays well with cyan tones — the harmonies below show exactly which ones. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (4.98:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- 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, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Cute Crab
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 4.21:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 4.98:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Cute Crab background: #000000
Palettes featuring Cute Crab
Cute Crab with its complement
Soft neighbors of Cute Crab
Cute Crab triad
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.
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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