Color: Coral
Complete color information and conversion tools for Coral
Convert Coral to all major color formats. Click any value to copy to clipboard.
Test Coral for accessibility compliance and color contrast ratios.
Basic Contrast Ratios
WCAG 2.1 Compliance
Required ratio: 4.5:1
Required ratio: 3:1
Required ratio: 7:1
Required ratio: 4.5:1
Usage Recommendations
✓ Excellent for accessibility
This color meets AAA standards and is suitable for all text sizes and UI elements.
Recommended text color: Use #000000 text for optimal readability on Coral backgrounds.
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About Coral Color
The Coral color (#FF7F50) is a orange color that belongs to the web-safe color palette. This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about Coral, including its technical specifications, psychological impact, design applications, and practical usage examples.
Coral has the hexadecimal code #FF7F50 and RGB values of 255, 127, 80. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 16°, saturation of 100%, and lightness of 66%. This color is widely supported across all browsers and design applications.
Discover the psychological impact and cultural significance of Coral.
Associated Emotions
Enthusiasm, creativity, warmth, adventure, fun
Symbolism & Meaning
Energy, vitality, playfulness, affordability
Marketing & Branding
Creates excitement, promotes impulse buying, appears friendly
Learn how to effectively use Coral in various design contexts.
Web Design
- • Headers
- • Links
- • Corporate themes
- • Trust indicators
- • Professional layouts
Interior Design
- • Bedrooms
- • Bathrooms
- • Office spaces
- • Coastal themes
Graphic Design
- • Corporate branding
- • Healthcare materials
- • Technology themes
- • Professional presentations
Fashion & Clothing
- • Business attire
- • Denim
- • Formal wear
- • Casual shirts
Complete technical details and color space information for Coral.
Color Temperature
Dominant Wavelength
Color Purity
Brightness Index
Real-world examples and code snippets showing how to use Coral.
CSS Examples
Design Tips & Best Practices
When using Coral in your designs, consider its psychological impact and cultural associations. This color works well in web design, branding, and marketing materials and can be effectively paired with complementary colors to create striking visual compositions.
Accessibility Considerations
When using Coral as a text or background color, ensure sufficient contrast ratios for accessibility compliance. Test your color combinations against WCAG guidelines to ensure readability for all users.