Warlord
Also known as: Hot Cuba , Crimson Glory , Active Volcano , Vinho do Porto
Warlord is a rich, vivid red that reads as confident and commanding. It earns its place in sportswear and call-to-action buttons. Warlord plays well with cyan tones. The harmonies below show which ones. It's dark enough to use for text on white backgrounds (6.70:1, passes WCAG AA).
Reference
Warlord color codes
- HEX
- #BA0033
- RGB
- rgb(186, 0, 51)
- RGBA
- rgba(186, 0, 51, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(344, 100%, 36%)
- HSV
- hsv(344, 100%, 73%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 100%, 73%, 27%)
- LAB
- lab(39.8 64.5 29.6)
- OKLCH
- oklch(50.0% 0.200 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: brown #A52A2A · ΔE 6.0
- RAL 3027: Raspberry red #B42041 · 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 Warlord works
- Web & UI: Use it directly for text on light surfaces; it clears AA contrast without adjustment.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: Commands attention in logos and packaging; balance it with generous neutral space.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette: packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Warlord
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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 Warlord 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 6.70:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 3.14:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Warlord background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Warlord
Warlord with its complement
Soft neighbors of Warlord
Warlord triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Pomodoro #C30232 · ΔE 2.2
- Nippon #BC002C · ΔE 2.3
- Kirsch #B2132B · ΔE 2.9
- Cardinal #C41E3A · ΔE 3.3
- Hot Lava #AA0033 · ΔE 3.6
- Bloodsport #B52F3A · ΔE 3.7
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Warlord is closest to Prismarine .
FAQ
Warlord FAQs
What color is Warlord?
Warlord is a dark red with the hex code #BA0033. In HSL terms it has a hue of 344°, 100% saturation, and 36% lightness.
What is the hex code for Warlord?
The hex code for Warlord is #BA0033. In RGB it's rgb(186, 0, 51), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 100%, 73%, 27%).
What colors go well with Warlord?
Warlord pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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