Anarchist
Also known as: Red Prickly Pear , Crossing the Line , Bloody Rust , Smooch Rouge
A lively red with a confident and commanding character, Anarchist works well for call-to-action buttons and food branding. Anarchist plays well with cyan tones. The harmonies below show which ones. On white it reads clearly at 4.63:1 contrast, safe for body text under WCAG AA.
Reference
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)
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. Vivid colors like this typically lose some intensity in CMYK print. Request a physical proof for brand-critical work.
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: 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
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Anarchist
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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 Anarchist 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 4.63:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 4.53:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Anarchist background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Anarchist
Anarchist with its complement
Soft neighbors of Anarchist
Anarchist triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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