Lava Rock
Also known as: Mysterious , City Rain , Novelty Navy , Marine Magic
Lava Rock holds a rich position in the gray range and reads as quiet and sophisticated. You'll see it used for minimal interfaces and architecture. 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.
Reference
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)
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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neutral, leaning cool
subtle blue undertone in this near-neutral
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: 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, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece, a top, scarf, or shoes, against neutral basics.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Lava Rock
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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 Lava Rock 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 6.66:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 3.15:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Lava Rock background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Lava Rock
Lava Rock with its complement
Soft neighbors of Lava Rock
Lava Rock triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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