What is Coral Pink?
Coral pink is a light reddish-orange color that resembles the shades of some marine animals called precious corals. It is a variant of orange with a touch of red and pink. Coral pink has a hexadecimal code of #F88379 and RGB values of (248, 131, 121). It has a hue angle of 4.7 degrees, a saturation of 90.1%, and a lightness of 72.4%.
Why is it called Coral Pink?
Coral is a reddish or orangeish shade of pink named after the sea animal also called corals. The first written use of coral as a color name in English was in 1513. Most people perceive coral as a positive color, warm, dynamic, and invigorating, blending the femininity of pink with the optimism and energy of orange.
Color Specifications
In the RGB color model, Coral Pink has a red value of 248, a green value of 131, and a blue value of 121. The CMYK color model comprises 0.0% cyan, 47.2% magenta, 51.2% yellow, and 2.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 4.7° (degrees), 90.1% saturation, and 72.4% lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Coral Pink has a hue of 4.7° (degrees), 51.2% saturation, and 97.3% brightness/value.
Meaning and Usage
Coral pink color hex code is #F88379. It is a warm, cheerful, and feminine color popular for fashion, cosmetics, and interior design. Coral pink can be paired with colors such as teal, navy, turquoise, mint, gray, and white for different effects. It creates a warm and cheerful atmosphere and is compatible with various neutral tones.
Noteworthy Information
Corals are usually light or golden brown, but some may be bright blue, green, or red. They can change color depending on environmental conditions and become white or translucent when stressed.
Color Spaces
- RGB: 97% Red, 51% Green, 47% Blue
- HSV: 5° Hue, 51% Saturation, 97% Value
- HSL: 5° Hue, 89% Saturation, 72% Lightness