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Light Coral
Light Coral
#F08080Click to copy
Light Coral Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(240, 128, 128)Copy
HSLhsl(0, 79%, 72%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(0, 47%, 94%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 47%, 47%, 6%)Copy
Light Coral Color Schemes
Complementary
#F08080
Click to copy#80F0F0
Click to copyAnalogous
#F080B8
Click to copy#F0B880
Click to copySplit Complementary
#80F0B8
Click to copy#80B8F0
Click to copyMonochromatic
#F08080
Click to copy#F8DEDE
Click to copy#FFFFFF
Click to copy#E52525
Click to copy#931111
Click to copy#370707
Click to copyLight Coral 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
2.59 : 1
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Black background #000000
8.10 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
2.38 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
4.88 : 1
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Light Coral Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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Light Coral Color Introduction
Definition
Light Coral (HEX #F08080) has the RGB value rgb(240, 128, 128), the HSL value hsl(0°, 79%, 72%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 47%, 47%, 6%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Light Coral is #80F0F0, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #F080B8 and #F0B880 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#80F0B8, #80B8F0) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Light Coral uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Light Coral has a contrast ratio of 2.59:1 against white and 8.10:1 against black; paired with a black background it reaches AAA, making it ideal for text and accent colors in dark mode.
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, Light Coral has a lightness of 72% and a saturation of 79%, bright and airy, ideal as a light background or accent color that creates a soft, comfortable atmosphere; moreover, its saturation is moderate, keeping the color’s emotional expression without becoming overly assertive. In a word: A soft coastline.
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 Light Coral 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, Light Coral is also often used as a light background or supporting negative space; in “Red”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Light Coral 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.