#F78172 Hex Color
Coral warmth without the shout
#f78172 is the hex code for a mellow coral red with a soft salmon undertone. Its lightness takes the edge off red’s usual urgency, which suits food branding, sale banners, and sports graphics. Treat it as an accent rather than a full background, since it washes out next to white. It pairs well with deep teal, and black text stays readable on it.
Questions about #f78172
What is #f78172 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f78172 is rgb(247, 129, 114), in HSL hsl(7, 89%, 71%) and in CMYK 0%, 48%, 54%, 3%.
What text color works on #f78172?
Black text works best on #f78172, with a contrast ratio of about 8.3:1, which passes WCAG AA even for small body text. White text falls well below that threshold, so keep light type off this background.
What colors pair well with #f78172?
Deep teal and charcoal balance the warmth of #f78172 without dulling it, making both safe choices for accent work. Cream suits it too when you want a softer, retro palette.
Is #f78172 readable on white or black?
#f78172 has a 2.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.33:1 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.