Coral
Also known as: Nārangī Orange, Ballet Cream, Nectarine, Mythical Orange
As a soft take on orange, Coral carries warm and inviting energy that suits children's products and fitness brands. Its complement lands in cyan territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop — 8.40:1 on black clears AA.
Coral color codes
- HEX
- #FF7F50
- RGB
- rgb(255, 127, 80)
- RGBA
- rgba(255, 127, 80, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(16, 100%, 66%)
- HSV
- hsv(16, 69%, 100%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 50%, 69%, 0%)
- LAB
- lab(68.0 47.4 48.6)
- OKLCH
- oklch(73.5% 0.168 40.2)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: coral#FF7F50 · ΔE 0.0
- RAL 2008 — Bright red orange#F3752C · ΔE 6.4 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck — Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Coral works
- Web & UI: Best as a button fill, badge, or accent — pair it with white text only at large sizes, and check contrast.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece — a top, scarf, or shoes — against neutral basics.
- Branding: High-energy brand material: strong for food, fitness, and youth-facing marks — use sparingly in UI.
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Coral
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Coral by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 2.50:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 8.40:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Coral background: #000000
Palettes featuring Coral
Coral with its complement
Soft neighbors of Coral
Coral triad
Similar colors
- Nectarine#FF8656 · ΔE 1.6
- Bonfire#F78058 · ΔE 2.0
- Mandarin#F37A48 · ΔE 2.6
- Melon#FF7855 · ΔE 3.4
- Carrot#FD6F3B · ΔE 3.6
- Gravlax#EC834F · ΔE 4.3
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Coral is closest to Blue Bikini.
Coral FAQs
What color is Coral?
Coral is a medium orange with the hex code #FF7F50. In HSL terms it has a hue of 16°, 100% saturation, and 66% lightness.
What is the hex code for Coral?
The hex code for Coral is #FF7F50. In RGB it's rgb(255, 127, 80), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 50%, 69%, 0%).
What colors go well with Coral?
Coral pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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