Hot Lava
Also known as: Chernobog , Melancholic Macaw , Rouge , Petal of a Dying Rose
Hot Lava brings a bold and energetic feel to a palette. This rich red suits food branding and sale banners. Reach for a cyan companion shade to give Hot Lava maximum contrast. On white it reads clearly at 7.62:1 contrast, safe for body text under WCAG AA.
Reference
Hot Lava color codes
- HEX
- #AA0033
- RGB
- rgb(170, 0, 51)
- RGBA
- rgba(170, 0, 51, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(342, 100%, 33%)
- HSV
- hsv(342, 100%, 67%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 100%, 70%, 33%)
- LAB
- lab(36.3 60.5 24.4)
- OKLCH
- oklch(46.8% 0.187 16.5)
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 and translates well to print.
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 6.9
- RAL 3027: Raspberry red #B42041 · ΔE 3.9 · 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 Hot Lava 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 Hot Lava
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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 Hot Lava 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 7.62:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 2.76:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Best text color on a Hot Lava background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Hot Lava
Hot Lava with its complement
Soft neighbors of Hot Lava
Hot Lava triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Rouge #AB1239 · ΔE 1.4
- Bindi Red #B0003C · ΔE 2.4
- Warlord #BA0033 · ΔE 3.6
- Lifeline #990033 · ΔE 3.9
- Radish #A42E41 · ΔE 4.2
- Cherryade #B22743 · ΔE 4.3
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Hot Lava is closest to Beau Vert .
FAQ
Hot Lava FAQs
What color is Hot Lava?
Hot Lava is a dark red with the hex code #AA0033. In HSL terms it has a hue of 342°, 100% saturation, and 33% lightness.
What is the hex code for Hot Lava?
The hex code for Hot Lava is #AA0033. In RGB it's rgb(170, 0, 51), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 100%, 70%, 33%).
What colors go well with Hot Lava?
Hot Lava pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony, and with green accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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