Coral Color (#FF7F50)
Coral is a CSS named color defined as hex code #FF7F50. Coral is a warm orange-pink: full red with a lifted green and blue channel. It sits on the orange side of red but keeps a pink softness, which is why it feels both lively and friendly.
Color Overview & Formats
coralLuminance: 0.3702| Format | Syntax / Values | Notes | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEX | #FF7F50 | 6-digit hex web code | |
| RGB | rgb(255, 127, 80) | Red, Green, Blue channels (0-255) | |
| HSL | hsl(16, 100%, 66%) | Hue (16°), Saturation (100%), Lightness (66%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(16, 69%, 100%) | Hue, Saturation (69%), Value/Brightness (100%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 50%, 69%, 0%) | Digital mathematical approximation (non-print) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.735 0.168 40.2) | Perceptually uniform color space (CSS Color 4 approximation) |
background-color: #FF7F50; /* or coral */- Select color format: Choose the desired format (HEX #FF7F50, RGB, or HSL).
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- Pair with black text: Black text on Coral reaches 8.4:1 (WCAG AAA).
What Colors Go With Coral?
These 6 colors all go well with Coral (#FF7F50), and each one is a standard CSS named color. The ratio is the WCAG 2.2 contrast of that color on Coral: at 4.5:1 or above it works for text; below that, use it for backgrounds and accents.
Harmonious Palettes & Tints
The palettes below are algorithmically generated across standard intervals based on Coral (HSL 16°). Each group offers full palette copy and live preview:
Complementary Harmony
Hue rotated 180 degrees on the HSL wheel (16° to 196°), keeping the original saturation and lightness.
Analogous Harmony
Hues 30 degrees either side (346° and 46°), keeping the original saturation and lightness.
Triadic Harmony
Hues spaced evenly by 120 degrees (136° and 256°), keeping the original saturation and lightness.
Tints & Shades
Mixed with white (tints) and black (shades) in sRGB at 60% and 30%.
WCAG 2.2 Text Readability & Contrast Check
Under WCAG 2.2 criteria, regular body text requires at least 4.5:1 (AA) and large text requires at least 3.0:1. The table below displays calculated contrast ratios:
| Foreground Color | Contrast Ratio | Normal Text (AA) | Large Text (AA) | Normal Text AAA (>= 7.0:1) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Pure Black (#000000) | 8.40:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
Pure White (#FFFFFF) | 2.50:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
Dark Charcoal (#212529) | 6.17:1 | Pass | Pass | Fail |
Mid Gray (#666666) | 2.30:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
Interactive Contrast Tester
Enter text foreground and background colors to verify WCAG legibility:
This is sample body text rendered directly to verify contrast and readability.
Coral Background Download
Download standard 1920x1080 solid desktop wallpaper or generate mobile wallpaper:
Standard Wallpaper: 1920x1080 PNG (#FF7F50)Download Options
All wallpaper files precisely match the W3C standard color value:
CSS Standard & Usage Notes
coral = #ff7f50 (rgb(255, 127, 80))
UI Design & Accessibility Guidelines
Use it for lifestyle, beauty and travel branding, and as a friendly accent beside navy or teal. On Coral, black text passes WCAG AAA at every size (8.4:1); white text fails even for large text (2.5:1).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Can I use black text on Coral?
Yes. Black text on Coral has a WCAG 2.2 contrast ratio of 8.4:1, passing both AA (4.5:1) and AAA (7:1) at every text size.
Can I use white text on Coral?
No. White text on Coral has a WCAG 2.2 contrast ratio of only 2.5:1, below the 3:1 minimum even for large text.
What colors go with Coral?
Navy, Black, Dark Slate Gray, Teal, Turquoise and Ivory all go well with Coral. Navy (6.41:1) and Black (8.4:1) have enough contrast for text on Coral; Dark Slate Gray, Teal, Turquoise and Ivory work better as a background or accent.
Is coral more pink or orange?
Coral (#FF7F50) has a hue of 16°, on the orange side of red, but its lifted green and blue channels add a pink softness. It is usually described as an orange-pink.