#FF7F50
Red family

Coral

Also known as: vibrant · tropical · playful · warm · inviting
Hex #FF7F50
RGB rgb(255, 127, 80)
HSL hsl(16°, 100%, 66%)
CMYK 0 · 50 · 69 · 0
CSS coral
NCS S 0540-Y70R

RAL and NCS values are nearest equivalents, not official designations.

Meaning

The psychology, symbolism and cultural history of Coral.

In Western cultures, coral often symbolizes warmth and positivity, evoking feelings of joy and creativity. Contrastingly, in some Eastern cultures, it can represent protection and good fortune, reflecting its historical use in jewelry as a talisman.

The term 'coral' has its roots in the Latin word 'corallium', which referred to the marine organism itself. In the 19th century, coral dyeing techniques emerged, leading to coral shades becoming fashionable in clothing and home decor, especially in the 1920s.

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Similar colors

The closest colors to Coral by perceived distance.

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Shades & tints

9 variations of Coral by lightness, from dark to light.

-40% #85422A
-30% #A35133
-20% #C2613D
-10% #E07046
BASE #FF7F50
+15% #FF8E65
+30% #FF9E7A
+50% #FFAD8F
+70% #FFBCA4

Complementary

Colors that pair beautifully with Coral on the color wheel.

Palettes

Curated 5-color combinations featuring Coral.

#FF7F50
#009688
#FFFFFF
#FFD700
#FF4500

Tropical Escape

Vibrant Adventure
#FF7F50
#FFB6C1
#F5F5F5
#8B4513
#FF6347

Sunset Serenity

Calm Reflection
#FF7F50
#4682B4
#2C2C2C
#FFDAB9
#FF1493

Coral Coast

Coastal Bliss
Tomato
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