What color is #F0835C?

#F0835C is a warm, earthy red-orange. In RGB it is rgb(240, 131, 92), and in HSL hsl(16, 83%, 65%).

Is #F0835C accessible as text?

On white, #F0835C has a contrast ratio of 2.59:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 8.11:1 (passes). For text placed on #F0835C, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #F0835C?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is orange-400 (#FF8904).

What colors go well with #F0835C?

#F0835C pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #5CC8F0. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #F0835C below.

Is #F0835C good for buttons?

#F0835C works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #F0835C — white text only reaches 2.59:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #F0835C the same as CSS coral?

No — #F0835C is not the CSS named color coral, but coral (#FF7F50) is the closest CSS named color.

#F0835C Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #F0835C

Not just a swatch — here's how #F0835C works with other colors. Named schemes with #F0835C in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #F0835C Secondary #B66422 Accent #767843 Surface #F4ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps 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 #F0835C Surface #E3CEA8 Secondary #B17956 Accent #97976E Anchor #3E2C20

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 #F0835C Accent #ADC3B3 Surface #E6D7BE Secondary #9AA09E Anchor #29314B

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 #F0835C Surface #F0E9DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BAAE9F Ink #2B2723

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 #F0835C Secondary #F0C8B9 Support #9B9186 Ink #17140F

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 Coral carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #F0835C 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 92/100

Warm

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

Softness 53/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 29/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 99/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 52/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 34/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 56/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 53/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 30/100

Low

Too saturated or mid-toned for big areas — keep it to accents.

Print safety 84/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #F0835C with

Persian Pink Naples Yellow Lagoon Blue Greige Taupe

UI roles & guardrails

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

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 7.2:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F8E8E2 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #F0B55C — 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 #F0835C at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #F0835C;
  --color-base-rgb: 240 131 92;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(72.3% 0.144 40.2);
  --color-50: #FEF4F0;
  --color-100: #FDE2D9;
  --color-200: #F8C6B4;
  --color-300: #ED9F82;
  --color-400: #DE7954;
  --color-500: #C35831;
  --color-600: #95492D;
  --color-700: #693826;
  --color-800: #44271C;
  --color-900: #2A1913;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  coral: {
    50: '#FEF4F0',
    100: '#FDE2D9',
    200: '#F8C6B4',
    300: '#ED9F82',
    400: '#DE7954',
    500: '#C35831',
    600: '#95492D',
    700: '#693826',
    800: '#44271C',
    900: '#2A1913',
  },
}

$base: #F0835C;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEF4F0;
$base-100: #FDE2D9;
$base-200: #F8C6B4;
$base-300: #ED9F82;
$base-400: #DE7954;
$base-500: #C35831;
$base-600: #95492D;
$base-700: #693826;
$base-800: #44271C;
$base-900: #2A1913;
$base-hover: #EA551F;
$base-subtle: #F5DCD3;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#F0835C",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF4F0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDE2D9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F8C6B4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#ED9F82",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#DE7954",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#C35831",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#95492D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#693826",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#44271C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2A1913",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #F0835C

Color Lab

Pairs with #F0835C

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