REDS

Cute Crab

#DD4444

RGB 221, 68, 68 · HSL 0°, 69%, 57% · CMYK 0, 69, 69, 13

Cute Crab is #DD4444 in HEX — rgb(221, 68, 68), hsl(0°, 69%, 57%), cmyk(0%, 69%, 69%, 13%).

Cute Crab pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 0°, 69%, 57%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on feature walls, dining rooms, hallways — anywhere you want energy. Reads best alongside cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim.

Color Codes

HEX#DD4444

RGB221, 68, 68

HSL0°, 69%, 57%

HSV0°, 69%, 87%

CMYK0, 69, 69, 13

Decimal14500932

CSS RGBrgb(221, 68, 68)

CSS HSLhsl(0, 69%, 57%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Bull's 2002-20

ΔE 2.7 · #DA3F3D

Dunn-Edwards

Red Power DEA108

ΔE 3.1 · #D63D3B

Dulux

Red Clown S05H8

ΔE 4.3 · #D43938

Vista Paint

Endless Possibilities C-1080

ΔE 5.8 · #DB4238

RAL

Pure Red 3028

ΔE 6 · #CB3234

Hallman-Lindsay

Endless Possibilities 1081

ΔE 6 · #E0413A

Valspar

Scarlet Sun 1011-1

ΔE 6.6 · #D24B42

Behr

Wet Coral 190B-6

ΔE 7.5 · #F44A4E

Sherwin-Williams

Stop SW6869

ΔE 8.1 · #C33A36

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 11.6 · #B8352E

Kilz

Dynamite LH190

ΔE 11.7 · #DF5E47

Kobra

Red 15

ΔE 12 · #BD413A

PPG

Wet Coral 1189-6

ΔE 12.7 · #D1584C

Dutch Boy

Terracotta VS-9228

ΔE 14.9 · #B53B26

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 16.4 · #D65F3D

IKEA

IKEA027 27

ΔE 21.3 · #CC6653

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

20/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneRed UndertonePink

Reads as a warm red with a pink undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#DD4444

#46DDDD

Analogous

#DD4691

#DD4444

#DD9146

Triadic

#DD4444

#46DD46

#4646DD

Split-Complementary

#DD4444

#46DD91

#4691DD

Tetradic

#DD4444

#91DD46

#46DDDD

#9146DD

Monochromatic

#741515

#B52121

#DD4444

#E98686

#F5C7C7

Rectangle

#DD4444

#DDDD46

#46DDDD

#4646DD

Compound

#DD4444

#DD9146

#46DDDD

#4691DD

Variations

Lighter

#E46B6B

#E49797

#EBC6C6

Darker

#C92020

#8D1313

#530A0A

Saturation

#A87B7B

#DD4646

#EE3535

Interior Use

Best Rooms

dining rooms, hallways, feature walls

Best Uses

accent walls, doors, statement furniture

Pairs With

cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

4.21:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.98:1

Deuteranopia

#DD4444

#9E913C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DD4444

#737344

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DD4444

#DA4B58

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Cute Crab carries the unmistakable charge of red — it raises pulse and appetite, draws the eye first in any room, and refuses to recede. Use it where you want presence: dining rooms that should feel social, hallways that need a focal point, front doors that announce arrival.

SymbolismPassion, urgency, vitality

PersonalityConfident, expressive, daring

energyappetitefocalsocialwarmthstatement

How it looks under different light

#E5604E

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#DD4444

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#D26572

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EDE8E8

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#33C4C4

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft furniture

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #DD4444;

CSS — background

background-color: #DD4444;

CSS Variable

--color-cute-crab: #DD4444;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cute-crab': '#DD4444' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DD4444] text-[#DD4444]

SCSS

$cute-crab: #DD4444;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DD4444?

#DD4444 is Cute Crab, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #DD4444 warm or cool?

Cute Crab reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Cute Crab?

Cute Crab works well in dining rooms, hallways, feature walls. Designers typically use it for accent walls, doors, statement furniture.

What colors pair well with Cute Crab?

Cute Crab pairs naturally with cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Cute Crab?

You can download Cute Crab on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Cute Crab?

The hex code is #DD4444. In RGB it's 221, 68, 68, and in HSL it's 0°, 69%, 57%.

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