#E78074 Color Information

Hex color code: #E78074

The hex color #E78074 is a dynamic red with RGB values of (231, 128, 116) and HSL of (6°, 71%, 68%). It is typically applied in digital products.

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Color NameLight Coral

HEX

#E78074

RGB

231, 128, 116

HSL

6°, 71%, 68%

CMYK

0%, 45%, 50%, 9%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #E78074;
background-color: #E78074;
border-color: #E78074;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #E78074;
border: 2px solid #E78074;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#E78074]
text-[#E78074]
border-[#E78074]
shadow-[0_0_10px_E78074]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #E78074, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #E78074; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #E78074; color: #000000; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #E78074; background-color: #E7807415; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #E7807420; border-left: 4px solid #E78074; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #E78074; }

Related Colors

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Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #E78074 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

231, 128, 116

Red: 231 / Green: 128 / Blue: 116

HSL

6°, 71%, 68%

Hue: 6° / Saturation: 71% / Lightness: 68%

CMYK

0%, 45%, 50%, 9%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 45% / Yellow: 50% / Key: 9%

What color is #E78074?

#E78074 is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

73DCE7

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #E78074 to RGB:

rgb(231, 128, 116)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #E78074 to HSL:

hsl(6, 71%, 68%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #E78074 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 45%, 50%, 9%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A vivid red tone, #E78074 has RGB (231, 128, 116) and HSL (6°, 71%, 68%). Known for evoking warmth and passion, this red-orange hue is often used for buttons, highlights, and accents. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #E78074 is #73DCE7, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #E773A2.

Use #E78074 in CSS: color: #E78074 or background-color: #E78074. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #E78074

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 7.74:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E78074?

#E78074 is a vivid red color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #E78074?

#E78074 in RGB is (231, 128, 116) - 231 red, 128 green, and 116 blue.

How to use #E78074 in CSS?

Use #E78074 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #E78074?

#73DCE7 (complementary), #E773A2 (analogous), and #DC4332 (lighter shade) work well with #E78074.