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Light Coral

Hex Code #F2958C

Color Analysis Summary

Color #F2958C, historically referred to as Light Coral, is a beautifully balanced color tone. Mathematically, in the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) spectrum, this color is formulated by mixing 95% red, 58% green, and 55% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 242, Green: 149, and Blue: 140. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #F2958C. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 5°, a saturation of 80%, and a lightness index of 75%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 95%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #F2958C into your UI layout is highly recommended for building visual hierarchy, either as a primary brand marker or a subtle secondary accent. When paired with its programmatic complement or analogous siblings, it creates a highly professional and accessible color scheme.

Color Code Formats

RGB (Red, Green, Blue)242, 149, 140
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)5°, 80%, 75%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)5°, 42%, 95%
CSS Valuergb(242, 149, 140)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background2.22:1
AA Normal Text (4.5:1)FAIL
AA Large Text (3.0:1)FAIL
AAA Normal Text (7.0:1)FAIL
AAA Large Text (4.5:1)FAIL
On Black Background9.45:1
AA Normal Text (4.5:1)PASS
AA Large Text (3.0:1)PASS
AAA Normal Text (7.0:1)PASS
AAA Large Text (4.5:1)PASS

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