Light Coral is a
warm light color with the hex code #C4746E.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
196, 116, 110 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 41%, 44%, 23% for print applications.
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Light Coral
#C4746E
Light Coral Color Values
- HEX
- #C4746E
- RGB
- 196, 116, 110
- HSL
- 4°, 42%, 60%
- CMYK
- 0, 41, 44, 23
Shades & Tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Light Coral sits at 4° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 42% 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%, 41%, 44%, 23% 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: #C4746E;
--brand-primary-rgb: 196, 116, 110;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#C4746E',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 0%
M: 41%
Y: 44%
K: 23%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(196, 116, 110)
rgba(196, 116, 110, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #C4746E?
#C4746E is Light Coral, a warm light color with RGB values of 196, 116, 110. It has a hue of 4°, 42%
saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #C4746E?
The RGB color code for #C4746E is rgb(196, 116, 110). This means it contains 196 red,
116 green, and 110 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Light Coral a warm or cool color?
Light Coral (#C4746E) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #C4746E in CSS?
You can use #C4746E in CSS with:
background-color: #C4746E; or color: #C4746E; or as an RGB value: rgb(196, 116, 110). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 41%, 44%, 23%.