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Living Coral
Living Coral
#FF6F61Click to copy
Living Coral Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(255, 111, 97)Copy
HSLhsl(5, 100%, 69%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(5, 62%, 100%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 56%, 62%, 0%)Copy
Living Coral Color Schemes
Complementary
#FF6F61
Click to copy#61F1FF
Click to copyAnalogous
#FF61A2
Click to copy#FFBE61
Click to copySplit Complementary
#61FFBE
Click to copy#61A2FF
Click to copyMonochromatic
#FF6F61
Click to copy#FBCFCB
Click to copy#FFFFFF
Click to copy#FA1600
Click to copy#940D00
Click to copy#2E0400
Click to copyLiving 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
2.73 : 1
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Black background #000000
7.70 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
2.50 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
4.63 : 1
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Living Coral Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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Living Coral Color Introduction
Definition
Living Coral (HEX #FF6F61) has the RGB value rgb(255, 111, 97), the HSL value hsl(5°, 100%, 69%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 56%, 62%, 0%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Living Coral is #61F1FF, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #FF61A2 and #FFBE61 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#61FFBE, #61A2FF) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Living Coral uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Living Coral has a contrast ratio of 2.73:1 against white and 7.70:1 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, Living Coral has a lightness of 69% and a saturation of 100%, bright and airy, ideal as a light background or accent color that creates a soft, comfortable atmosphere; moreover, its saturation is extremely high and its visual tension is strong, so it works best used sparingly as a focal accent. In a word: The vitality of the seafloor.
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 Living 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, Living 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.
Living 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.