Cute Crab color: hex code #DD4444
Cute Crab has the hex code #DD4444. It is a moderate red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 86.7% red, 26.7% green and 26.7% blue (221, 68, 68).
Its hue angle is 0°, with 69% saturation and 57% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 69% magenta, 69% yellow and 13% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 4.98:1).
Cute Crab (#DD4444) color codes
| HEX | #DD4444 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(221, 68, 68) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(86.7%, 26.7%, 26.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(0, 69%, 57%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(0, 69%, 87%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 69%, 69%, 13%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(51.76, 59.13, 34.55) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(51.76, 68.48, 30.3) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(32.933, 19.929, 7.58) | |
| Decimal | 14500932 | |
| Short hex | #D44 |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Cute Crab, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #DD4444 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.98:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.21:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #DD4444 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.21:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.98:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #DD4444 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#6f6642Protanopia
no red cones#95873fDeuteranopia
no green cones#f31146Tritanopia
no blue cones#7b7b7bAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #dd4444; }
.text { color: #dd4444; }
.border { border: 2px solid #dd4444; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(221 68 68 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #dd4444, #dd9144); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Vermilion.
See #DD4444 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #DD4444?
- #DD4444 is a moderate red known as Cute Crab. It belongs to the red family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Cute Crab?
- The RGB value is 221, 68, 68: 221 red, 68 green and 68 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Cute Crab?
- The complementary color is #44DDDD, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DD4444?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 4.98:1 and white text 4.21:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.