Light Red
Also known as: Forbidden Fruit, Shell Pink, Strawberry Field, Salmon Sashimi
Light Red brings a passionate and urgent feel to any palette. This soft red is a natural fit for sportswear and call-to-action buttons. For contrast, pair it with a cyan from its complementary palette below. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (8.59:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Light Red color codes
- HEX
- #FF7F7F
- RGB
- rgb(255, 127, 127)
- RGBA
- rgba(255, 127, 127, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(0, 100%, 75%)
- HSV
- hsv(0, 50%, 100%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 50%, 50%, 0%)
- LAB
- lab(68.6 49.7 24.1)
- OKLCH
- oklch(74.3% 0.156 21.6)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: lightcoral#F08080 · ΔE 2.6
- RAL 3014 — Antique pink#D47479 · ΔE 8.4 · 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 Light Red works
- Web & UI: Reads as an interactive accent: fills, hovers, focus rings. Keep body text in a darker neutral.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land — front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: Commands attention in logos and packaging; balance it with generous neutral space.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette — packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Light Red
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Light Red 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 2.44:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 8.59:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Light Red background: #000000
Palettes featuring Light Red
Light Red with its complement
Soft neighbors of Light Red
Light Red triad
Similar colors
- Embarrassment#FF7777 · ΔE 1.8
- Anime Blush#FF7A83 · ΔE 2.5
- Meat#F08080 · ΔE 2.6
- Tulip#FF878D · ΔE 3.0
- Momo Peach#F47983 · ΔE 3.9
- Begonia#FA6E79 · ΔE 4.2
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Light Red is closest to Glassmith.
Light Red FAQs
What color is Light Red?
Light Red is a light red with the hex code #FF7F7F. In HSL terms it has a hue of 0°, 100% saturation, and 75% lightness.
What is the hex code for Light Red?
The hex code for Light Red is #FF7F7F. In RGB it's rgb(255, 127, 127), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 50%, 50%, 0%).
What colors go well with Light Red?
Light Red pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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