Lava Rock
Also known as: Mysterious, City Rain, Novelty Navy, Marine Magic
Part of the gray family, Lava Rock pairs a rich base with a neutral and understated presence — ideal for neutral backgrounds and minimal interfaces. Set it against a gray accent when you want the combination to pop. On white it reads clearly at 6.66:1 contrast — safe for body text under WCAG AA.
Lava Rock color codes
- HEX
- #535E64
- RGB
- rgb(83, 94, 100)
- RGBA
- rgba(83, 94, 100, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(201, 9%, 36%)
- HSV
- hsv(201, 17%, 39%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(17%, 6%, 0%, 61%)
- LAB
- lab(39.1 -3.4 -5.0)
- OKLCH
- oklch(47.5% 0.017 231.5)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning cool
subtle blue undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: dimgray#696969 · ΔE 7.4
- RAL 7011 — Iron grey#555D61 · ΔE 1.4 · 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 Lava Rock 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: A wardrobe neutral: it anchors outfits and pairs with nearly any accent color.
- Branding: Craft and heritage material — coffee, leather goods, and premium packaging live here.
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece — a top, scarf, or shoes — against neutral basics.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Lava Rock
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Lava Rock 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 6.66:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 3.15:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Lava Rock background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Lava Rock
Lava Rock with its complement
Soft neighbors of Lava Rock
Lava Rock triad
Similar colors
- Fiord#4B5A62 · ΔE 2.3
- Gunmetal#536267 · ΔE 2.3
- Yacht Club#566062 · ΔE 2.3
- Blindfolded#5A5E61 · ΔE 3.3
- Seven Seas#4A5C6A · ΔE 4.1
- Trout#4C5356 · ΔE 4.2
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Lava Rock is closest to Underground.
Lava Rock FAQs
What color is Lava Rock?
Lava Rock is a dark gray with the hex code #535E64. In HSL terms it has a hue of 201°, 9% saturation, and 36% lightness.
What is the hex code for Lava Rock?
The hex code for Lava Rock is #535E64. In RGB it's rgb(83, 94, 100), and in CMYK it's cmyk(17%, 6%, 0%, 61%).
What colors go well with Lava Rock?
Lava Rock pairs naturally with gray tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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