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Coral and Gray

Tonal Accent color combination with 1.26:1 contrast ratio

#FC5A50
#808080

Color Values

Coral
HEX #FC5A50
RGB 252, 90, 80
HSL 3, 97%, 65%
Gray
HEX #808080
RGB 128, 128, 128
HSL 0, 0%, 50%

Harmony: Tonal Accent

One color is neutral and the other carries the chroma, which is a reliable formula for balanced design. The neutral gives the eye somewhere to rest while the chromatic color provides the focal point.

The hue angle between Coral and Gray is 3 degrees (though one or both colors are achromatic, so hue angle is less relevant than lightness contrast). You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

1.26:1
Coral background with Gray text
Below AA — decorative use only

UI Preview

Coral surface

Sample text on a coral background demonstrates readability and visual hierarchy.

Gray surface

Sample text on a gray background demonstrates readability and visual hierarchy.

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #FC5A50;
  --color-b: #808080;
  --color-a-rgb: 252, 90, 80;
  --color-b-rgb: 128, 128, 128;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "Coral and Gray",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "Coral",
      "hex": "#FC5A50",
      "rgb": [
        252,
        90,
        80
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Gray",
      "hex": "#808080",
      "rgb": [
        128,
        128,
        128
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Tonal Accent",
  "contrastRatio": 1.26
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do coral and gray go together?

Yes. Coral and Gray form a tonal accent color combination. One color is neutral and the other carries the chroma, which is a reliable formula for balanced design. The neutral gives the eye somewhere to rest while the chromatic color provides the focal point. The pairing has a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.26:1, which is below the AA threshold for text — use it for decorative purposes rather than text readability.

What is the contrast ratio between coral and gray?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Coral (#FC5A50) and Gray (#808080) is 1.26:1. This ratio is below AA. Use the pairing for backgrounds, borders, and decorative elements rather than text-on-background combinations.

How do I use coral and gray in design?

A safe starting point is the 60/30/10 rule: give one color about 60 percent of the surface area, the other about 30 percent, and reserve the remaining 10 percent for an accent or neutral. If one color is significantly darker, use it for text or structural elements and the lighter one for backgrounds. Test the result with our Contrast Checker if text is involved.

What are the hex and RGB values for coral and gray?

Coral has the hex code #FC5A50 and RGB values rgb(252, 90, 80). Gray has the hex code #808080 and RGB values rgb(128, 128, 128). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.