#E87878 Color Information

Hex color code: #E87878

#E87878 is a striking red color. In RGB it is (232, 120, 120), and in HSL it is (0°, 71%, 69%). It is popular in mobile app design.

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Color NameLight Coral

HEX

#E87878

RGB

232, 120, 120

HSL

0°, 71%, 69%

CMYK

0%, 48%, 48%, 9%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #E87878;
background-color: #E87878;
border-color: #E87878;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #E87878;
border: 2px solid #E87878;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#E87878]
text-[#E87878]
border-[#E87878]
shadow-[0_0_10px_E87878]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #E87878, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #E87878; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #E87878; 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 #E87878; background-color: #E8787815; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #E8787820; border-left: 4px solid #E87878; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #E87878; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #E87878 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

232, 120, 120

Red: 232 / Green: 120 / Blue: 120

HSL

0°, 71%, 69%

Hue: 0° / Saturation: 71% / Lightness: 69%

CMYK

0%, 48%, 48%, 9%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 48% / Yellow: 48% / Key: 9%

What color is #E87878?

#E87878 is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

78E8E8

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #E87878 to RGB:

rgb(232, 120, 120)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #E87878 to HSL:

hsl(0, 71%, 69%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #E87878 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 48%, 48%, 9%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A vivid red tone, #E87878 has RGB (232, 120, 120) and HSL (0°, 71%, 69%). Known for evoking warmth and passion, this red-orange hue is popular in mobile app design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #E87878 is #78E8E8, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #E878B0.

Use #E87878 in CSS: color: #E87878 or background-color: #E87878. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #E87878

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

Contrast Ratio: 7.39:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E87878?

#E87878 is a vivid red color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #E87878?

#E87878 in RGB is (232, 120, 120) - 232 red, 120 green, and 120 blue.

How to use #E87878 in CSS?

Use #E87878 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #E87878?

#78E8E8 (complementary), #E878B0 (analogous), and #DD3636 (lighter shade) work well with #E87878.