Hot Lava
Also known as: Chernobog, Melancholic Macaw, Rouge, Petal of a Dying Rose
Hot Lava brings a bold and energetic feel to any palette. This rich red is a natural fit for 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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- 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 — 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 Hot Lava
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 7.62:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 2.76:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Best text color on a Hot Lava background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Hot Lava
Hot Lava with its complement
Soft neighbors of Hot Lava
Hot Lava triad
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.
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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