CSS Named Color Reference

Coral Color Code

Coral·#FF7F50

Orange FamilyWarmMid toneHigh saturationoklch(73.5% 0.168 40)
HEX
#FF7F50Primary token
RGB
rgb(255, 127, 80)Screen values
HSL
hsl(16 100% 66%)Hue and lightness
CMYK
0, 50, 69, 0Print handoff
LAB
67, 45, 47Perceptual reference
OKLCH
oklch(73.5% 0.168 40)Modern perceptual

Coral is a mid-tone, high-saturation CSS named color at #FF7F50. If you searched for coral hex code, FF7F50, or coral RGB, this page gives the exact color value, conversion formats, contrast checks, nearby colors, and links into the lookup and converter workflows.

Best text colorDark text
Body text contrast6.86:1
Best UseWarm CTAs, campaign accents, warnings, and energetic product moments

Tonal Scale

100#FFE8E0
300#FFC4AF
500#FF9670
600#FF7F50
800#B85B3A

Contrast Checks

White text on this color

Buttons, badges, and filled actions.

2.50:1Needs more separation

Dark text on this color

Large headings and selective UI.

6.86:1Safe for body text

This color on light surface

Links, borders, and icons on light UI.

2.37:1Needs more separation
Best text colorDark textContrast 6.86:1

Professional Reference

OKLCHoklch(73.5% 0.168 40)
Relative Luminance0.3702
Source TypeCSS Named Color
Classification
Orange FamilyWarmMid toneHigh saturation
Source Context
Source Type
CSS Named Color
System
CSS
Closest Matches
Ant Design Volcano 5Material Deep Orange 400Material Deep Orange A200
Color Notes
  • Coral is kept as an exact CSS named color for #FF7F50.
  • Queries for coral color code, FF7F50, or coral RGB usually need the value first, then contrast and implementation context.

Accessibility Matrix

White text on this color

White text placed on the current color.

2.50:1Needs more separation

Dark text on this color

Dark text or headings on the current color.

6.86:1AA

This color on light surface

Use this color for links, strokes, or icons on light UI.

2.37:1Needs more separation

This color on dark surface

Use this color inside dark shells for strokes, tags, or icons.

6.86:1AA
Best text colorDark textContrast 6.86:1 · AA

Where It Works

  • Use it for warm CTAs, promotional accents, alert-adjacent moments, and seasonal UI.
  • Strong oranges can overpower dense interfaces, so reserve them for focused actions.
  • Pair with dark text, warm neutrals, deep browns, and restrained blues.

Reference Notes

Last Updated
2026-09-03
Source Library
CSS Standard Colors
Methodology
Verified source values + site guidance
Color Notes

Coral is sourced from the published CSS Standard Colors library and retained here as a searchable reference swatch for product and interface reference work.

Hue Family

Friendly oranges for campaigns and seasonal palettes.

Source Collections
CSS Named Colors

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Palette Starting Points

Implementation Snippets

CSS Variables
:root {
  --color-coral: #FF7F50;
  --color-coral-rgb: 255 127 80;
}
Utility Class
class="bg-[#FF7F50] text-white"
class="hover:bg-[#B85B3A] ring-1 ring-[#FF7F50]"
JSON Token
{
  "coral": "#FF7F50",
  "coralRgb": [255, 127, 80],
  "coralHsl": [16, 100, 66]
}