#FF8180 Hex Color
A high-energy coral red accent
#ff8180 is a high-energy coral red that demands immediate attention. This saturated hue works best as a sharp accent rather than a background, as its intensity can quickly overwhelm a UI. Black text maintains high readability against this bright shade. If you are experimenting with color theory, understanding mixing pink helps when adjusting the intensity of these warm tones for your palette.
Questions about #ff8180
What is #ff8180 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ff8180 is rgb(255, 129, 128), in HSL hsl(0, 100%, 75%) and in CMYK 0%, 49%, 50%, 0%.
How can I balance the intensity of #ff8180 in a design project?
Use #ff8180 strictly as a call-to-action color or a sharp accent against a neutral backdrop, rather than filling large areas. Pairing it with a deep charcoal or very dark gray creates a balanced, professional look that keeps the UI readable.
Is #ff8180 readable on white or black?
#ff8180 has a 2.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.70:1 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.