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Coral
Coral
#FF7F50Click to copy
Coral Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(255, 127, 80)Copy
HSLhsl(16, 100%, 66%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(16, 69%, 100%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 50%, 69%, 0%)Copy
Coral Color Schemes
Complementary
#FF7F50
Click to copy#50D0FF
Click to copyAnalogous
#FF5078
Click to copy#FFD650
Click to copySplit Complementary
#50FFD6
Click to copy#5079FF
Click to copyMonochromatic
#FF7F50
Click to copy#FACCBB
Click to copy#FFFFFF
Click to copy#E93F00
Click to copy#832300
Click to copy#1D0800
Click to copyCoral 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
2.50 : 1
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Black background #000000
8.40 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
2.29 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
5.06 : 1
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Coral Shade Variants
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Coral Color Introduction
Definition
Coral (HEX #FF7F50) has the RGB value rgb(255, 127, 80), the HSL value hsl(16°, 100%, 66%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 50%, 69%, 0%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Coral is #50D0FF, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #FF5079 and #FFD650 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#50FFD6, #5079FF) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Coral uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Coral has a contrast ratio of 2.50:1 against white and 8.40:1 against black; paired with a black background it reaches AAA, making it ideal for text and accent colors in dark mode.
Color Characteristics
Orange blends the passion of red with the brightness of yellow, evoking sunsets, fruit and campfires. Warm yet energetic, it is widely used in food, e-commerce and sports brands. Specifically, Coral has a lightness of 66% 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: Warm and full of vitality.
Color Psychology
Orange can evoke pleasure, friendliness and appetite, with a marked approachable quality; psychologically it symbolizes vitality, optimism and creativity. For this reason Coral tends to leave a first impression of being warm and friendly in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Orange suits food packaging, e-commerce campaigns, children’s products and any scene that needs to convey warmth and energy. In real projects, Coral is also often used as a light background or supporting negative space; in “Orange”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
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.
