Burnt Coral
An energetic and warm earthy coral
Burnt Coral is a warm, mid-tone red with enough saturation to grab attention without overwhelming the eye. Because this shade offers high contrast against black text, it works well for UI buttons or call-to-action elements. Avoid using #e57568 as a full background, as it can feel intense in large areas. Pair it with deep charcoal or muted teal to balance its energetic, organic character.
About Burnt Coral
Terracotta left in the afternoon sun
What does burnt coral mean?
People often link burnt coral with warmth and comfort. Burnt coral feels mellow because its saturation sits in the middle, not bright enough to shout.
Where you see burnt coral
- terracotta pots
- clay roof tiles
- sunburnt adobe walls
- dried apricots
- coral reefs
- brick dust
What it works for
Burnt coral works well for food packaging, cozy interiors, and casual branding that needs warmth without harshness.
What colors go with burnt coral?
Sage Green #9caf88The grayed green cools the warmth and keeps both colors soft.Cream #fffdd0Cream lifts the color gently without adding glare or stiffness.Navy #000080Deep navy gives the light, warm red a firm anchor.Teal #008080Teal sits opposite on the wheel, so both colors read stronger.Mustard #ffdb58Two muted warm tones stack into a rich, earthy combo.Slate Blue #6a5acdThe cool gray blue mellows the red and adds quiet contrast.
Questions about Burnt Coral
What is the hex code for Burnt Coral?
Burnt Coral is #e57568. In RGB that is rgb(229, 117, 104), in HSL hsl(6, 71%, 65%) and in CMYK 0%, 49%, 55%, 10%.
Is Burnt Coral readable on white or black?
Burnt Coral has a 2.96:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.07:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.