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LightCoral#F08080 HEX Color

#F08080rgb(240, 128, 128)
#F08080 color swatch

About LightCoral

LightCoral (#F08080) is a warm, light, vivid red tone with a hue of 0°, saturation of 79% and lightness of 72%. It works well for branding and call-to-action elements and conveys a energetic feeling. On a white background it reaches a contrast ratio of 2.59:1, while on black it reaches 8.10:1 — so prefer black text when using #F08080 as a background.

Color Codes

HEX#F08080
RGBrgb(240, 128, 128)
HSLhsl(0°, 79%, 72%)
CMYKcmyk(0%, 47%, 47%, 6%)
CIELABLab(66.2, 42.8, 19.6)

Accessibility & Contrast

On white
2.59:1
AA Normalfails
AA Largefails
AAA Normalfails
AAA Largefails
On black
8.10:1
AA Normalpasses
AA Largepasses
AAA Normalpasses
AAA Largepasses

Recommendation: when using #F08080 as a background, use black text for the highest contrast.

Color Schemes

Tints & Shades

CSS Code Snippets

background-color: #F08080;
color: #F08080;
border: 2px solid #F08080;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F08080, #80f0f0);

Code Export

css
:root {
  --color-primary: #f08080;
  --color-primary-rgb: 240, 128, 128;
  --color-primary-hsl: 0, 79%, 72%;
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the name of color #F08080?

Color #F08080 is commonly known as LightCoral. It is a warm, light, vivid red tone.

Is #F08080 a warm or cool color?

LightCoral (#F08080) is a warm color. With a hue of 0°, it falls in the red family.

What colors go well with #F08080?

Colors that pair well with LightCoral (#F08080) include its complementary color (#80F0F0), neutral whites and warm creams, and analogous red tones for harmonious palettes.