Red Coral
Also known as: Tomato Frog , Tart Orange , Pumping Spice , Orange Dusk
A vivid pink with a playful and warm character, Red Coral works well for children's products and soft backgrounds. Because it leans warm, balancing it with a cyan keeps a palette from feeling one-note. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop: 6.06:1 on black clears AA.
Reference
Red Coral color codes
- HEX
- #FF4040
- RGB
- rgb(255, 64, 64)
- RGBA
- rgba(255, 64, 64, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(0, 100%, 63%)
- HSV
- hsv(0, 75%, 100%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 75%, 75%, 0%)
- LAB
- lab(58.3 71.5 46.7)
- OKLCH
- oklch(66.0% 0.227 26.0)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen. Vivid colors like this typically lose some intensity in CMYK print. Request a physical proof for brand-critical work.
Temperature
Undertone
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warm
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- CSS: tomato #FF6347 · ΔE 6.6
- RAL 3026: Luminous bright red #FF0000 · ΔE 8.2 · 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 Red 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, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Branding: Premium territory: beauty, creative tools, and boutique brands lean on this range.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Red Coral
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →Palettes built from Red Coral by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 3.47:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 6.06:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Red Coral background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Red Coral
Red Coral with its complement
Soft neighbors of Red Coral
Red Coral triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Pelati #FF3333 · ΔE 2.2
- Flamboyant #F73D37 · ΔE 2.3
- Blood Burst #FF474C · ΔE 2.3
- Hotspot #FF4433 · ΔE 3.5
- Red Mana #F95554 · ΔE 3.6
- Blazing #E94E41 · ΔE 3.7
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Red Coral is closest to Baltic .
FAQ
Red Coral FAQs
What color is Red Coral?
Red Coral is a medium pink with the hex code #FF4040. In HSL terms it has a hue of 0°, 100% saturation, and 63% lightness.
What is the hex code for Red Coral?
The hex code for Red Coral is #FF4040. In RGB it's rgb(255, 64, 64), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 75%, 75%, 0%).
What colors go well with Red Coral?
Red 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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