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Coral and Pink

Analogous color combination with 2.03:1 contrast ratio

#FC5A50
#FFC0CB

Color Values

Coral
HEX #FC5A50
RGB 252, 90, 80
HSL 3, 97%, 65%
Pink
HEX #FFC0CB
RGB 255, 192, 203
HSL 350, 100%, 88%

Harmony: Analogous

These colors sit beside each other on the wheel, so the pairing feels calm and cohesive. Analogous schemes are easy on the eye and work well for gradients, backgrounds, and designs that want to feel settled rather than energetic.

The hue angle between Coral and Pink is 13 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

2.03:1
Coral background with Pink text
Below AA — decorative use only

UI Preview

Coral surface

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

Pink surface

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

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #FC5A50;
  --color-b: #FFC0CB;
  --color-a-rgb: 252, 90, 80;
  --color-b-rgb: 255, 192, 203;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "Coral and Pink",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "Coral",
      "hex": "#FC5A50",
      "rgb": [
        252,
        90,
        80
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Pink",
      "hex": "#FFC0CB",
      "rgb": [
        255,
        192,
        203
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Analogous",
  "contrastRatio": 2.03
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do coral and pink go together?

Yes. Coral and Pink form a analogous color combination. These colors sit beside each other on the wheel, so the pairing feels calm and cohesive. Analogous schemes are easy on the eye and work well for gradients, backgrounds, and designs that want to feel settled rather than energetic. The pairing has a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.03:1, 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 pink?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Coral (#FC5A50) and Pink (#FFC0CB) is 2.03:1. 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 pink 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. Because analogous colors blend naturally, you can use them in more equal proportions without visual conflict. Test the result with our Contrast Checker if text is involved.

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

Coral has the hex code #FC5A50 and RGB values rgb(252, 90, 80). Pink has the hex code #FFC0CB and RGB values rgb(255, 192, 203). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.