Warlord
Also known as: Hot Cuba, Crimson Glory, Active Volcano, Vinho do Porto
Quietly confident and commanding, Warlord is a warm-toned red that earns its keep in sportswear and call-to-action buttons. Warlord plays well with cyan tones — the harmonies below show exactly which ones. It's dark enough to use for text on white backgrounds (6.70:1, passes WCAG AA).
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)
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: 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 — 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 — dividers, chart series, 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
Tints, shades, and tones of Warlord
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 6.70:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 3.14:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Warlord background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Warlord
Warlord with its complement
Soft neighbors of Warlord
Warlord triad
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.
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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