Coral colour (#FF7F50)
Coral is light an orange with hex code #FF7F50, one of the 148 named colours every browser understands, so you can write color: ${name} directly in CSS. In RGB it is 255, 127, 80; in HSL 16°, 100%, 66%. Use the tool to explore shades and harmonies.
How to use the Coral colour
- The colour is pre-filled; click Explore to see all formats, shades and harmonies.
- Edit the value to try a variation.
- Copy the code you need.
Coral in every format
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #FF7F50 |
| RGB | rgb(255, 127, 80) |
| RGB (0–1) | 1.000, 0.498, 0.314 |
| HSL | hsl(16, 100%, 66%) |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 50%, 69%, 0% |
| CSS | color: coral; |
Shades and tints of Coral
Same hue and saturation, lightness from 90% to 10%:
#ffdacc | #ffb499 | #ff8f66 | #ff6933 | #ff4400 | #cc3600 | #992900 | #661b00 | #330e00 |
Colours that go with Coral
| Harmony | Colours | |
|---|---|---|
| Complementary | #52d1ff | |
| Triadic | #52ff80 | #8052ff |
| Analogous | #ffd752 | #ff527a |
Similar named colours
The closest CSS named colours by RGB distance, useful when you need a keyword instead of a hex code or want a near match:
| Colour | HEX | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| tomato | #ff6347 | very close |
| salmon | #fa8072 | close |
| sandybrown | #f4a460 | close |
| lightcoral | #f08080 | close |
| darksalmon | #e9967a | close |
Accessibility
Contrast ratio of Coral against white is 2.5:1 (fails WCAG AA for normal text) and against black 8.4:1 (passes). Use black or very dark text on a Coral background rather than white.
Frequently asked questions
What is the hex code for Coral?
#FF7F50.
What is Coral in RGB?
rgb(255, 127, 80).
What colour is complementary to Coral?
#52d1ff, directly opposite on the colour wheel.
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Last updated 2026-09-23.