What color is #F0887F?

#F0887F is a light, vivid red. In RGB it is rgb(240, 136, 127), and in HSL hsl(5, 79%, 72%).

Is #F0887F accessible as text?

On white, #F0887F has a contrast ratio of 2.46:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 8.53:1 (passes). For text placed on #F0887F, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #F0887F?

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

What colors go well with #F0887F?

#F0887F pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #7FE7F0. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #F0887F below.

Is #F0887F good for buttons?

#F0887F works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #F0887F — white text only reaches 2.46:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #F0887F the same as CSS lightcoral?

No — #F0887F is not the CSS named color lightcoral, but lightcoral (#F08080) is the closest CSS named color.

#F0887F Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #F0887F

Not just a swatch — here's how #F0887F works with other colors. Named schemes with #F0887F in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #F0887F Secondary #B76326 Accent #787742 Surface #F4EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

This palette keeps Coral Pink 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 #F0887F Surface #E3CEA8 Secondary #B17958 Accent #98976D Anchor #3E2C21

Coral Pink 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 #F0887F Accent #ADC3B3 Surface #E6D7BE Secondary #9BA09E Anchor #28324B

Coral Pink 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 #F0887F Surface #F0E9DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BBAEA0 Ink #2B2723

Coral Pink 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 #F0887F Secondary #F3CCC7 Support #9B9186 Ink #17140F

Coral Pink 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 Pink carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #F0887F 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 85/100

Warm

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

Softness 56/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 27/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 89/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 56/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 34/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 50/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 47/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 36/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 86/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #F0887F with

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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 7.5:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F9EAE9 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #F0AE7F — 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 #F0887F at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #F0887F;
  --color-base-rgb: 240 136 127;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(73.7% 0.128 25.9);
  --color-50: #FEF2F1;
  --color-100: #FCDCDA;
  --color-200: #F6BBB6;
  --color-300: #EB8D85;
  --color-400: #DA6358;
  --color-500: #C04035;
  --color-600: #923830;
  --color-700: #672D28;
  --color-800: #43211D;
  --color-900: #291614;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  coral-pink: {
    50: '#FEF2F1',
    100: '#FCDCDA',
    200: '#F6BBB6',
    300: '#EB8D85',
    400: '#DA6358',
    500: '#C04035',
    600: '#923830',
    700: '#672D28',
    800: '#43211D',
    900: '#291614',
  },
}

$base: #F0887F;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEF2F1;
$base-100: #FCDCDA;
$base-200: #F6BBB6;
$base-300: #EB8D85;
$base-400: #DA6358;
$base-500: #C04035;
$base-600: #923830;
$base-700: #672D28;
$base-800: #43211D;
$base-900: #291614;
$base-hover: #E84C3D;
$base-subtle: #F6DFDD;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#F0887F",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF2F1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FCDCDA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F6BBB6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#EB8D85",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#DA6358",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#C04035",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#923830",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#672D28",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#43211D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#291614",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #F0887F

Color Lab

Pairs with #F0887F

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