Lava
Also known as: Fire Axe Red , Cartoon Violence , Dangerous Affair , Blood Orange
With its warm undertone, Lava (#CF1020) comes across as confident and commanding. Designers reach for it in sportswear and call-to-action buttons. Match it with cyan accents when the design calls for energy over calm. Accessibility-wise, it clears AA for text on white at 5.60:1.
Reference
Lava color codes
- HEX
- #CF1020
- RGB
- rgb(207, 16, 32)
- RGBA
- rgba(207, 16, 32, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(355, 86%, 44%)
- HSV
- hsv(355, 92%, 81%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 92%, 85%, 19%)
- LAB
- lab(44.7 67.9 47.3)
- OKLCH
- oklch(54.2% 0.214 26.1)
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. Vivid colors like this typically lose some intensity in CMYK print. Request a physical proof for brand-critical work.
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: firebrick #B22222 · ΔE 5.3
- RAL 3020: Traffic red #C1121C · ΔE 2.8 · 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 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: Wears best as the statement piece, a top, scarf, or shoes, against neutral basics.
- Branding: High-energy brand material: strong for food, fitness, and youth-facing marks. Use sparingly in UI.
- Web & UI: Best as a button fill, badge, or accent. Pair it with white text only at large sizes, and check contrast.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of 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 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 5.60:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 3.75:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Lava background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Lava
Lava with its complement
Soft neighbors of Lava
Lava triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Lionheart #CC2222 · ΔE 1.3
- Fierce Red #CC0021 · ΔE 1.5
- Fireball #CE2029 · ΔE 1.6
- Heroic Red #D1191C · ΔE 1.7
- Monza #C7031E · ΔE 2.1
- Peri Peri #C62D2C · ΔE 2.5
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Lava is closest to Bermuda .
FAQ
Lava FAQs
What color is Lava?
Lava is a medium red with the hex code #CF1020. In HSL terms it has a hue of 355°, 86% saturation, and 44% lightness.
What is the hex code for Lava?
The hex code for Lava is #CF1020. In RGB it's rgb(207, 16, 32), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 92%, 85%, 19%).
What colors go well with Lava?
Lava pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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