Coral Red Color – #ff4040: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Coral Red color hex code is #ff4040, and it is composed of 100% red, 25% green and 25% blue.
Coral Red is a dark, bright, and warm color at 75% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 3.47:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Coral Red color (#ff4040) against dark backgrounds.

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Coral Red Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Coral Red, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #ff4040 |
| RGB | rgb(255,64,64) |
| HSL | hsl(0,100%,62.5%) |
| CMYK | 0, 75, 75, 0 |
| HSV | 0, 75, 100 |
| RGB % | 100, 25, 25 |
| XYZ | 44, 25.3, 7.4 |
| LAB | 57.4, 70.6, 44.9 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Red |
| Saturation | 75% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 3.47 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 6.06 (passes WCAG AA) |
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