What is the hex code for Light Coral?

The hex code for Light Coral is #F08080. In RGB that is rgb(240, 128, 128), and in HSL it is hsl(0, 79%, 72%).

What RGB values make Light Coral?

Light Coral is 240 red, 128 green, and 128 blue, written as rgb(240, 128, 128).

Light Coral scores 2.59:1 against white. WCAG AA needs 4.5:1 for body text, so it fails and should be used for fills or borders rather than type.

Yes. You can write color: lightcoral directly in CSS, which every browser resolves to #F08080.

#F08080

Light Coral is a red tone at #F08080. It sits at 0 degrees on the color wheel with 79% saturation and 72% lightness.

Color values

Tints mix Light Coral with white, shades mix it with black. Use the light end for backgrounds and the dark end for text that has to stay readable.

Tint 80%

#FCE6E6

Tint 60%

#F9CCCC

Tint 40%

#F6B3B3

Tint 20%

#F39999

Base

#F08080

Shade 20%

#C06666

Shade 40%

#904D4D

Shade 60%

#603333

Shade 80%

#301A1A

On white

Sample text

2.59:1

Fails WCAG for text

On black

Sample text

8.1:1

Passes AAA for body text

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Frequently asked

What is the hex code for Light Coral?: The hex code for Light Coral is #F08080. In RGB that is rgb(240, 128, 128), and in HSL it is hsl(0, 79%, 72%).
What RGB values make Light Coral?: Light Coral is 240 red, 128 green, and 128 blue, written as rgb(240, 128, 128).
Is Light Coral readable as text on a white background?: Light Coral scores 2.59:1 against white. WCAG AA needs 4.5:1 for body text, so it fails and should be used for fills or borders rather than type.
Is Light Coral a valid CSS color name?: Yes. You can write color: lightcoral directly in CSS, which every browser resolves to #F08080.