What color is #DF8482?

#DF8482 is a light, soft red. In RGB it is rgb(223, 132, 130), and in HSL hsl(1, 59%, 69%).

Is #DF8482 accessible as text?

On white, #DF8482 has a contrast ratio of 2.71:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 7.76:1 (passes). For text placed on #DF8482, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DF8482?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is red-400 (#FF6467).

What colors go well with #DF8482?

#DF8482 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #81DDDF. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #DF8482 below.

Is #DF8482 good for buttons?

#DF8482 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #DF8482 — white text only reaches 2.71:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #DF8482 the same as CSS lightcoral?

No — #DF8482 is not the CSS named color lightcoral, but lightcoral (#F08080) is the closest CSS named color by perceptual color distance — it sits in a different color family, so treat it as a rough reference, not a match.

#DF8482 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DF8482

Not just a swatch — here's how #DF8482 works with other colors. Named schemes with #DF8482 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #DF8482 Secondary #B76327 Accent #787742 Surface #F4EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

This palette keeps Light Coral as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #DF8482 Surface #E3CDA8 Secondary #B27958 Accent #99976D Anchor #3E2C21

Light Coral holds the warm center of this desert palette with sand and clay beside it, a muted-sage accent and a dark-brown anchor.

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #DF8482 Accent #AEC3B2 Surface #E6D7BE Secondary #9BA09E Anchor #28324B

Light Coral opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #DF8482 Surface #F0E8DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BBAEA0 Ink #2B2723

Light Coral sets a calm, sun-bleached base here, wrapped in bone and paper off-whites and a soft greige, with a single ink accent for wabi-sabi restraint.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #DF8482 Secondary #E7C4C2 Support #9B9087 Ink #17140F

Light Coral is the single accent in this high-contrast editorial system — set on near-white paper against near-black ink, with a warm grey and a desaturated tint of Light Coral carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #DF8482 actually behaves in design work — read from its OKLCH lightness, chroma and hue, not just its raw numbers. Ten signals to help you decide where this color earns its place.

Warmth 79/100

Warm

Reads warm and advancing — inviting, energetic, draws the eye forward.

Softness 57/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 29/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 83/100

Very high

Organic, earthy character — at home in wellness, food and craft brands.

Vintage feel 65/100

High

Faded, nostalgic quality — editorial, heritage and retro work.

Luxury 37/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 43/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 55/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 38/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 88/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #DF8482 with

Carnation Burlywood Light Blue Gainsboro Espresso

UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with near-black label. AA

Body text Do not use for body copy on light surfaces. Avoid

Large display Only on dark surfaces. Avoid

Background Pair with #141310 text at 6.9:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F6E9E8 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #DFA281 — the hue gap is too small to read as intentional. Clash

In real applications

Not a swatch to memorise — a color to build with. Here is #DF8482 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #DF8482;
  --color-base-rgb: 223 132 130;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(71.0% 0.112 21.6);
  --color-50: #FCF3F2;
  --color-100: #F7DEDE;
  --color-200: #EEBFBE;
  --color-300: #DE9392;
  --color-400: #CA6A68;
  --color-500: #AE4846;
  --color-600: #863D3C;
  --color-700: #5F3030;
  --color-800: #3F2322;
  --color-900: #271717;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  light-coral: {
    50: '#FCF3F2',
    100: '#F7DEDE',
    200: '#EEBFBE',
    300: '#DE9392',
    400: '#CA6A68',
    500: '#AE4846',
    600: '#863D3C',
    700: '#5F3030',
    800: '#3F2322',
    900: '#271717',
  },
}

$base: #DF8482;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF3F2;
$base-100: #F7DEDE;
$base-200: #EEBFBE;
$base-300: #DE9392;
$base-400: #CA6A68;
$base-500: #AE4846;
$base-600: #863D3C;
$base-700: #5F3030;
$base-800: #3F2322;
$base-900: #271717;
$base-hover: #D04C49;
$base-subtle: #F2DDDD;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DF8482",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF3F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F7DEDE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EEBFBE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DE9392",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CA6A68",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#AE4846",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#863D3C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5F3030",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3F2322",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#271717",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #DF8482

Color Lab

Pairs with #DF8482

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