Light Coral

HEX: #F08080 | Modern Palette

On White
2.59:1
FAIL
On Black
8.10:1
PASS

Color Specifications

HEX
#F08080
RGB
240, 128, 128
HSL
0°, 78% ,72%
CMYK
0, 47, 47, 6

About Light Coral

Light Coral (#F08080) is a color with RGB(240, 128, 128) and HSL(0°, 78.9%, 72.2%). It is commonly associated with Playful, Romantic moods. In design, it fits Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Accent. Its complementary color is #80F0F0, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #80F080 and #8080F0. The name comes from Light Coral (English).

  • HEX: #F08080
  • RGB: 240, 128, 128
  • HSL: 0°, 78.9%, 72.2%
  • Mood: Playful, Romantic
  • Style: Warm
  • Use case: Text, Button, Accent
  • Complementary color: #80F0F0
  • Triadic colors: #80F080, #8080F0
  • The name comes from Light Coral (English).

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Color Palettes

Light Coral #F08080 is used in Monochromatic, Neutral + Accent, Analogous, 3 + 1 + 1 palettes, giving designers ready-made combinations for backgrounds, surfaces, accents, and interface elements.

Monochromatic Five tones of the same hue — a reliable scale for backgrounds, surfaces, and text.
 
 
 
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Neutral + Accent Four near-neutral tones grounded by a saturated accent — clean and versatile for UI.
 
 
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Analogous Five hues drifting across a 60° arc — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
 
 
 
 
 
3 + 1 + 1 Three analogous base colors, one complementary accent, one dark anchor — bold yet balanced.
 
 
 
 
 

Color Harmonies

Light Coral #F08080 pairs with #80F0F0 as its complementary color, and #80F080 and #8080F0 in triadic combinations. These harmony relationships help create balanced color combinations for UI, branding, and design work.

Complementary

The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.

LIGHT CORAL
Analogous

Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.

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Triadic

Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.

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Split-Complementary

Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.

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Tetradic (Square)

Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.

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Monochromatic

Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.

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Shades & Tints

The shade and tint range for Light Coral #F08080 moves from dark #170303 tones through the base color to lighter #FCE8E8 tones, making it useful for depth, hierarchy, and background variation.

LIGHT CORAL

Color Characteristics

Mood
Playful Romantic
Style
Warm
Use case
Text Button Accent

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #ABAB7C
Protanopia #929281
Tritanopia #F08080
Achromatopsia #A1A1A1

Frequently Asked Questions

Light Coral (#F08080) is a color with RGB(240, 128, 128) and HSL(0°, 78.9%, 72.2%).

#F08080 pairs strongly with #80F0F0 as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#F08080 is suitable for Text, Button, Accent and works well with Warm styles.

#F08080 is commonly associated with Playful, Romantic.

The name Light Coral is linked to Light Coral from English, meaning A lighter shade of the color coral, which is named after the marine invertebrates..

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word Light Coral
Meaning A lighter shade of the color coral, which is named after the marine invertebrates.
Language English
First Recorded Use Late 19th - Early 20th Century (as a specific color name)

History

The color 'coral' itself derives its name from the marine invertebrates, known for their vibrant, often reddish-pink or orange skeletons. As a color, it has been used in art and fashion for a long time. The addition of 'light' to differentiate a paler version is a natural evolution in color nomenclature, allowing for more precise communication of shades. 'Light Coral' gained significant recognition and standardization with the advent of web colors and other digital color palettes, where specific hexadecimal codes were assigned to a wide range of named colors.

First Recorded Use

While 'coral' as a color has existed for centuries, the specific modifier 'light' to denote a distinct shade became more common with the expansion of color naming conventions, especially in art, fashion, and later, digital color systems. Its formal recognition as a distinct color, particularly in digital contexts, solidified in the late 20th century.

Cultural Associations

Coral colors, including 'Light Coral', are often associated with tropical environments, summer, warmth, and femininity. They can evoke feelings of cheerfulness, energy, and playfulness. In fashion, it's a popular spring/summer color. In interior design, it can add a soft, inviting touch. The broader 'coral' family has seen various trends in popularity throughout the 20th and 21st centuries.

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New York Pink #D7837F ΔE 4.66
Candy Pink #E4717A ΔE 4.70

Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #F08080;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #F08080;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #F08080;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #F08080,
        #80F0F0
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #F08080,
        #80F0F0
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$light-coral: #F08080;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$light-coral-r: 240;
$light-coral-g: 128;
$light-coral-b: 128;

// Usage
.element {
    background-color: $light-coral;
    color: rgba($light-coral-r, $light-coral-g, $light-coral-b, 0.8);
}