Lava (#CF1020) Color Meaning and Information

Lava (#CF1020) Color Information

Lava (#CF1020) RGB value is (207, 16, 32). The hex color red value is 207, green is 16, and blue is 32. Its HSL format shows a hue of 355°, saturation of 86 percent, and lightness of 44 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 92 percent, 85 percent, 19 percent.

Lava

#CF1020

rgb(207, 16, 32)

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Lava (#CF1020) Color Meaning

Lava (#CF1020) signifies intensity, power, and dynamic transformation. Its bold red evokes molten rock and passionate energy. Psychologically, Lava (#CF1020) stimulates courage, assertiveness, and decisive action, making it ideal for drawing attention or inspiring strong emotional responses. In artistic and design contexts, Lava (#CF1020) is used to signal urgency, strength, or impactful statements. Symbolically, it embodies transformation, drive, and unrestrained vitality, often associated with life force and raw energy. Spiritually, Lava (#CF1020) represents fiery determination, courage, and creative transformation. Across cultures, this deep red conveys power, celebration, and intensity, making it a commanding visual presence.

Color Conversion

Convert Lava (#CF1020) across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX

#CF1020

RGB

rgb(207, 16, 32)

HSL

hsl(355°, 86%, 44%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 92%, 85%, 19%)

HSV

hsv(355°, 92%, 81%)

XYZ

26.1781 13.7403 2.6389

Yxy

13.7403 0.6151 0.3229

Hunter Lab

37.0679 4.5209 1.3463

CIE-Lab

43.8581 67.3054 45.3251

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red207 / 255 (81%)

81%

Green16 / 255 (6%)

Blue32 / 255 (13%)

13%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta92 / 100 (92%)

92%

Yellow85 / 100 (85%)

85%

Key (Black)19 / 100 (19%)

19%

Color Variations

Lava (#CF1020) harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

Lava (#CF1020) harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test Lava (#CF1020) for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#CF1020

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

5.60:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.60:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.60:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CF1020 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

Lava (#CF1020)

protanopia

#7c7b1c

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CF1020;

Text Color

color: #CF1020;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CF1020;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CF102040;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CF1020;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CF1020 0%, #7d0913 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to Lava (#CF1020) in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.