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Coral

#E7844B

Coral is a warm light color with the hex code #E7844B. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 231, 132, 75 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 43%, 68%, 9% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Coral Color Values

HEX
#E7844B
RGB
231, 132, 75
HSL
22°, 76%, 60%
CMYK
0, 43, 68, 9

About this color

Coral sits at 22° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 76% saturation and 60% lightness, this vibrant light hue creates strong visual impact and draws attention.

In digital design, warm colors like 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 Coral in print, the CMYK breakdown of 0%, 43%, 68%, 9% ensures accurate color reproduction. The bright CMYK values indicate this color relies on pure inks rather than black, maintaining vibrancy in print.

How to use Coral

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #E7844B;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 231, 132, 75;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#E7844B',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 43%
Y: 68%
K: 9%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(231, 132, 75)
rgba(231, 132, 75, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E7844B?
#E7844B is Coral, a warm light color with RGB values of 231, 132, 75. It has a hue of 22°, 76% saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #E7844B?
The RGB color code for #E7844B is rgb(231, 132, 75). This means it contains 231 red, 132 green, and 75 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Coral a warm or cool color?
Coral (#E7844B) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #E7844B in CSS?
You can use #E7844B in CSS with: background-color: #E7844B; or color: #E7844B; or as an RGB value: rgb(231, 132, 75). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 43%, 68%, 9%.