Socialist
Also known as: Noble Red, Quite Red, Classy Red, Sacred Scarlet
A lively red with a passionate and urgent character, Socialist works beautifully for sportswear and call-to-action buttons. A cyan counterpart from the complementary harmony gives it the most tension. It's dark enough to use for text on white backgrounds (8.80:1, passes WCAG AA).
Socialist color codes
- HEX
- #921A1C
- RGB
- rgb(146, 26, 28)
- RGBA
- rgba(146, 26, 28, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(359, 70%, 34%)
- HSV
- hsv(359, 82%, 57%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 82%, 81%, 43%)
- LAB
- lab(32.3 49.0 32.7)
- OKLCH
- oklch(43.0% 0.155 26.1)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: brown#A52A2A · ΔE 4.9
- RAL 3001 — Signal red#A02128 · ΔE 3.6 · 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 Socialist 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: 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 Socialist
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Socialist 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 8.80:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 2.39:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Best text color on a Socialist background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Socialist
Socialist with its complement
Soft neighbors of Socialist
Socialist triad
Similar colors
- Saffronaut#932A25 · ΔE 2.5
- Netherworld#881111 · ΔE 2.9
- Carnivore#991111 · ΔE 2.9
- Emergency#911911 · ΔE 3.0
- Bloodthirsty#880011 · ΔE 3.3
- Xmas Candy#990020 · ΔE 3.4
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Socialist is closest to Beau Vert.
Socialist FAQs
What color is Socialist?
Socialist is a dark red with the hex code #921A1C. In HSL terms it has a hue of 359°, 70% saturation, and 34% lightness.
What is the hex code for Socialist?
The hex code for Socialist is #921A1C. In RGB it's rgb(146, 26, 28), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 82%, 81%, 43%).
What colors go well with Socialist?
Socialist pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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