Lava Stone
Also known as: Blue Zodiac , Kachi Indigo , Marshal Blue , Madonna
Lava Stone is a rich, gentle blue that reads as cool and professional. It earns its place in corporate branding and SaaS products. Lava Stone plays well with brown tones. The harmonies below show which ones. It's dark enough to use for text on white backgrounds (10.16:1, passes WCAG AA).
Reference
Lava Stone color codes
- HEX
- #3C4151
- RGB
- rgb(60, 65, 81)
- RGBA
- rgba(60, 65, 81, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(226, 15%, 28%)
- HSV
- hsv(226, 26%, 32%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(26%, 20%, 0%, 68%)
- LAB
- lab(27.6 1.0 -10.4)
- OKLCH
- oklch(37.7% 0.028 271.4)
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: darkslateblue #483D8B · ΔE 14.5
- RAL 5008: Grey blue #313C48 · ΔE 4.9 · 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 Lava Stone 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: Works as a base layer or outerwear tone that lets brighter pieces do the talking.
- Branding: The safest brand-primary family there is; differentiate with an unexpected accent.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Lava Stone
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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 Stone 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 10.16:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 2.07:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Best text color on a Lava Stone background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Lava Stone
Lava Stone with its complement
Soft neighbors of Lava Stone
Lava Stone triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Madonna #3F4250 · ΔE 1.2
- Inkblot #393F4B · ΔE 2.5
- Dark Crypt #3F4551 · ΔE 2.7
- Gun Powder #484753 · ΔE 4.0
- Pi #314159 · ΔE 4.6
- Shuriken #333344 · ΔE 5.2
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Lava Stone is closest to Madras .
FAQ
Lava Stone FAQs
What color is Lava Stone?
Lava Stone is a dark blue with the hex code #3C4151. In HSL terms it has a hue of 226°, 15% saturation, and 28% lightness.
What is the hex code for Lava Stone?
The hex code for Lava Stone is #3C4151. In RGB it's rgb(60, 65, 81), and in CMYK it's cmyk(26%, 20%, 0%, 68%).
What colors go well with Lava Stone?
Lava Stone pairs naturally with brown tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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