Color: Light Coral
Complete color information and conversion tools for Light Coral
Convert Light Coral to all major color formats. Click any value to copy to clipboard.
Test Light 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 Light Coral backgrounds.
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About Light Coral Color
The Light Coral color (#F08080) is a red color that belongs to the web-safe color palette. This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about Light Coral, including its technical specifications, psychological impact, design applications, and practical usage examples.
Light Coral has the hexadecimal code #F08080 and RGB values of 240, 128, 128. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 0°, saturation of 79%, and lightness of 72%. This color is widely supported across all browsers and design applications.
Discover the psychological impact and cultural significance of Light Coral.
Associated Emotions
Passion, energy, excitement, power, love, anger
Symbolism & Meaning
Strength, courage, determination, danger, warning
Marketing & Branding
Creates urgency, stimulates appetite, grabs attention
Learn how to effectively use Light Coral in various design contexts.
Web Design
- • Call-to-action buttons
- • Error messages
- • Sale/discount badges
- • Navigation highlights
Interior Design
- • Accent walls
- • Dining room decor
- • Kitchen accessories
- • Bold furniture pieces
Graphic Design
- • Headlines
- • Sale promotions
- • Warning signs
- • Logo accents
Fashion & Clothing
- • Evening wear
- • Power suits
- • Accessories
- • Statement pieces
Complete technical details and color space information for Light Coral.
Color Temperature
Dominant Wavelength
Color Purity
Brightness Index
Real-world examples and code snippets showing how to use Light Coral.
CSS Examples
Design Tips & Best Practices
When using Light 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 Light 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.