Lightcoral colour (#F08080)
Lightcoral is light a red with hex code #F08080, one of the 148 named colours every browser understands, so you can write color: ${name} directly in CSS. In RGB it is 240, 128, 128; in HSL 0°, 79%, 72%. Use the tool to explore shades and harmonies.
How to use the Lightcoral 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.
Lightcoral in every format
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #F08080 |
| RGB | rgb(240, 128, 128) |
| RGB (0–1) | 0.941, 0.502, 0.502 |
| HSL | hsl(0, 79%, 72%) |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 47%, 47%, 6% |
| CSS | color: lightcoral; |
Shades and tints of Lightcoral
Same hue and saturation, lightness from 90% to 10%:
#fad1d1 | #f4a4a4 | #ef7676 | #ea4848 | #e41b1b | #b71515 | #891010 | #5b0b0b | #2e0505 |
Colours that go with Lightcoral
| Harmony | Colours | |
|---|---|---|
| Complementary | #7ff0f0 | |
| Triadic | #7ff07f | #7f7ff0 |
| Analogous | #f0b87f | #f07fb8 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| salmon | #fa8072 | very close |
| darksalmon | #e9967a | very close |
| palevioletred | #db7093 | close |
| lightsalmon | #ffa07a | close |
| sandybrown | #f4a460 | close |
Accessibility
Contrast ratio of Lightcoral against white is 2.59:1 (fails WCAG AA for normal text) and against black 8.1:1 (passes). Use black or very dark text on a Lightcoral background rather than white.
Frequently asked questions
What is the hex code for Lightcoral?
#F08080.
What is Lightcoral in RGB?
rgb(240, 128, 128).
What colour is complementary to Lightcoral?
#7ff0f0, directly opposite on the colour wheel.
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Last updated 2026-09-23.