Coral Pink (#F88379) — Color Codes, Meaning & UI Palettes
Coral Pink (#F88379) is a luminous pink with warm peach and orange undertones inspired by living marine reefs. It balances the playful excitement of pink with the friendly energy of coral.
#F88379. In RGB, it is rgb(248, 131, 121). In HSL, it is hsl(5deg, 90%, 72%), and its print CMYK formulation is cmyk(0%, 47%, 51%, 3%). It has a relative luminance of 0.376 and pairs best in UI design with Deep Indigo (#1E1B4B) and Fresh Mint (#6EE7B7).
WCAG 2.1 Accessibility & Contrast Rating
11-Step Tints & Shades Scale (Tailwind 50–950)
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Color Harmonies & Palette Schemes
Complementary
Analogous -30°
Analogous +30°
Triadic +120°
Triadic +240°
Curated UI Design Pairings for Coral Pink
Perfect for summer fashion lookbooks, lifestyle DTC brands, notification badges, and youthful onboarding flows.
Export Coral Pink Code Snippets
--color-coral-pink: #F88379;
'coral-pink': '#F88379'
Color(hex: "#F88379")
{"name": "Coral Pink", "hex": "#F88379"}
Frequently Asked Questions About Coral Pink (#F88379)
What is the exact HEX code for Coral Pink?
The exact HEX code for Coral Pink is #F88379. In 8-digit hexadecimal (with 100% opacity), it is #F88379FF. Its RGB decimal equivalent is rgb(248, 131, 121) and its HSL value is hsl(5deg, 90%, 72%).
What colors go best with Coral Pink in UI and web design?
Coral Pink pairs exceptionally well with Deep Indigo (#1E1B4B), Fresh Mint (#6EE7B7), Clean White (#FFFFFF), and Soft Champagne (#FDF6EC).
How do I use Coral Pink in CSS and Tailwind CSS?
In standard CSS, apply it directly via color: #F88379; or background-color: #F88379;. In Tailwind CSS, use arbitrary value syntax like bg-[#f88379] or text-[#f88379], or define it in your Tailwind v4 @theme block as --color-coral-pink: #F88379;.
Is Coral Pink WCAG accessible for readable text?
Against a pure white background (#FFFFFF), Coral Pink achieves a contrast ratio of 2.46:1 (Fail). Against a pure black background (#000000), it achieves 8.52:1 (AAA). Check custom contrast pairings on Pikka's WCAG Contrast Checker.
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