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Light Coral

#BD7578

Light Coral is a warm light color with the hex code #BD7578. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 189, 117, 120 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 38%, 37%, 26% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Light Coral Color Values

HEX
#BD7578
RGB
189, 117, 120
HSL
357°, 35%, 60%
CMYK
0, 38, 37, 26

About this color

Light Coral sits at 357° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 35% saturation and 60% lightness, this moderately saturated light hue balances visibility with restraint.

In digital design, warm colors like Light Coral work well for calls-to-action, accent elements, and creating urgency. Light colors are ideal for backgrounds and creating breathing room in layouts.

When using Light Coral in print, the CMYK breakdown of 0%, 38%, 37%, 26% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

How to use Light Coral

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #BD7578;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 189, 117, 120;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#BD7578',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 38%
Y: 37%
K: 26%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens

rgb(189, 117, 120)
rgba(189, 117, 120, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands Using the Same Hue

11 brand s with colors near 357° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BD7578?
#BD7578 is Light Coral, a warm light color with RGB values of 189, 117, 120. It has a hue of 357°, 35% saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #BD7578?
The RGB color code for #BD7578 is rgb(189, 117, 120). This means it contains 189 red, 117 green, and 120 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Light Coral a warm or cool color?
Light Coral (#BD7578) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #BD7578 in CSS?
You can use #BD7578 in CSS with: background-color: #BD7578; or color: #BD7578; or as an RGB value: rgb(189, 117, 120). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 38%, 37%, 26%.