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Coral Red (RAL 3016)
Coral Red (RAL 3016)
#AA4339Click to copy
Coral Red (RAL 3016) Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(170, 67, 57)Copy
HSLhsl(5, 50%, 45%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(5, 66%, 67%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 61%, 66%, 33%)Copy
Coral Red (RAL 3016) Color Schemes
Complementary
#AA4339
Click to copy#39A0AA
Click to copyAnalogous
#AA3967
Click to copy#AA7C39
Click to copySplit Complementary
#39AA7C
Click to copy#3967AA
Click to copyMonochromatic
#AA4339
Click to copy#C48B85
Click to copy#E5CCCA
Click to copy#5E251F
Click to copy#110706
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyCoral Red (RAL 3016) WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
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White background #FFFFFF
5.88 : 1
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Black background #000000
3.57 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
5.39 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
2.15 : 1
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Coral Red (RAL 3016) Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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Coral Red (RAL 3016) Color Introduction
Definition
Coral Red (RAL 3016) (HEX #AA4339) has the RGB value rgb(170, 67, 57), the HSL value hsl(5°, 50%, 45%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 61%, 66%, 33%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Coral Red (RAL 3016) is #39A0AA, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #AA3967 and #AA7B39 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#39AA7C, #3967AA) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Coral Red (RAL 3016) uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Coral Red (RAL 3016) has a contrast ratio of 5.88:1 against white and 3.57:1 against black; paired with a white background it reaches AA, giving body text good readability.
Color Characteristics
Red is the most impactful color, evoking fire, blood and the sun. It grabs attention instantly and is almost the default choice in promotions, dining and sports. Specifically, Coral Red (RAL 3016) has a lightness of 45% and a saturation of 50%, striking and generous as a background or primary color, offering good readability with either light or dark text; moreover, its saturation is moderate, keeping the color’s emotional expression without becoming overly assertive. In a word: A red with an orange cast.
Color Psychology
Red can evoke passion, courage and urgency, with a marked arousing and motivating effect; psychologically it symbolizes enthusiasm, energy and drive. For this reason Coral Red (RAL 3016) tends to leave a first impression of being passionate and direct in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Red suits big promotions, restaurant menus, sports posters and any visual design that needs emotional intensity. In real projects, Coral Red (RAL 3016) is also often used as a dark background or heading text color; in “Red”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Coral Red (RAL 3016) Featured In
This color is included in the following color cards and color families. Click a card to browse more colors in the corresponding collection.