Light Coral is a
warm light color with the hex code #BD7579.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
189, 117, 121 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 38%, 36%, 26% for print applications.
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Light Coral
#BD7579
Light Coral Color Values
- HEX
- #BD7579
- RGB
- 189, 117, 121
- HSL
- 357°, 35%, 60%
- CMYK
- 0, 38, 36, 26
Shades & Tints
Darker Lighter
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%, 36%, 26% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.
Color Harmonies
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Light Coral
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #BD7579;
--brand-primary-rgb: 189, 117, 121;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#BD7579',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 0%
M: 38%
Y: 36%
K: 26%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(189, 117, 121)
rgba(189, 117, 121, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #BD7579?
#BD7579 is Light Coral, a warm light color with RGB values of 189, 117, 121. It has a hue of 357°, 35%
saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #BD7579?
The RGB color code for #BD7579 is rgb(189, 117, 121). This means it contains 189 red,
117 green, and 121 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Light Coral a warm or cool color?
Light Coral (#BD7579) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #BD7579 in CSS?
You can use #BD7579 in CSS with:
background-color: #BD7579; or color: #BD7579; or as an RGB value: rgb(189, 117, 121). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 38%, 36%, 26%.