Anarchist
Also known as: Red Prickly Pear, Crossing the Line, Bloody Rust, Smooch Rouge
Anarchist is what happens when red turns medium and lively. The effect is confident and commanding, made for call-to-action buttons and food branding. Anarchist plays well with cyan tones — the harmonies below show exactly which ones. On white it reads clearly at 4.63:1 contrast — safe for body text under WCAG AA.
Anarchist color codes
- HEX
- #DB304A
- RGB
- rgb(219, 48, 74)
- RGBA
- rgba(219, 48, 74, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(351, 70%, 52%)
- HSV
- hsv(351, 78%, 86%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 78%, 66%, 14%)
- LAB
- lab(49.9 65.9 29.3)
- OKLCH
- oklch(58.7% 0.205 18.6)
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: crimson#DC143C · ΔE 3.1
- RAL 3018 — Strawberry red#D14152 · ΔE 2.5 · 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 Anarchist works
- Web & UI: Dark enough for body text and icons on white backgrounds — it passes WCAG AA as-is.
- 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: Best as a button fill, badge, or accent — pair it with white text only at large sizes, and check contrast.
- 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 Anarchist
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Anarchist 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 4.63:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 4.53:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Anarchist background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Anarchist
Anarchist with its complement
Soft neighbors of Anarchist
Anarchist triad
Similar colors
- Cosmic Red#DA244B · ΔE 2.0
- Lollipop#D91E3F · ΔE 2.6
- Poppy Red#DD3845 · ΔE 2.8
- Sanguinary#F01A4D · ΔE 3.6
- Desire#EA3C53 · ΔE 4.2
- Poppy#C23C47 · ΔE 4.5
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Anarchist is closest to Dark Cyan.
Anarchist FAQs
What color is Anarchist?
Anarchist is a medium red with the hex code #DB304A. In HSL terms it has a hue of 351°, 70% saturation, and 52% lightness.
What is the hex code for Anarchist?
The hex code for Anarchist is #DB304A. In RGB it's rgb(219, 48, 74), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 78%, 66%, 14%).
What colors go well with Anarchist?
Anarchist pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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