Light Coral hex code
The hex code for light coral is #F08080. In RGB that is rgb(240, 128, 128) and in HSL it is hsl(0, 79%, 72%).
The hex code for light coral is #F08080. In RGB that is rgb(240, 128, 128) and in HSL it is hsl(0, 79%, 72%).
Light Coral · #F08080
Colour codes
- HEX
- #F08080
- RGB
- rgb(240, 128, 128)
- HSL
- hsl(0, 79%, 72%)
- CMYK
- 0, 47, 47, 6
- CSS name
- lightcoral
- Contrast on white
- 2.59:1
- Contrast on black
- 8.10:1
Tints and shades
20% lighter · #f39999
40% lighter · #f6b3b3
60% lighter · #f9cccc
80% lighter · #fce6e6
20% darker · #c06666
40% darker · #904d4d
60% darker · #603333
80% darker · #301a1a
Complementary colour
Light Coral · #F08080
Opposite on the colour wheel · #7ff0f0
Frequently asked questions
What is the hex code for light coral?
The hex code for light coral is #F08080. In RGB that is rgb(240, 128, 128) and in HSL it is hsl(0, 79%, 72%).
Can I use light coral for text?
It has a contrast ratio of 2.59:1 on white and 8.10:1 on black. Body text needs 4.5:1 under WCAG AA, so it works as text on a dark background, not on white.
What colour goes with light coral?
Its complementary colour, opposite on the colour wheel, is #7FF0F0. Pairing a colour with its complement gives the strongest contrast; for something calmer, use a tint or shade of light coral instead.
Is light coral a CSS colour name?
Yes. CSS accepts the keyword lightcoral, so color: lightcoral and color: #F08080 render exactly the same.