Color swatch image showing Coral1 (#FF7256) with RGB(255,114,86) values

Coral1 (#FF7256) Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about Coral1 (#FF7256) including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

Coral1 (#FF7256) Color Information

Coral1 (#FF7256) RGB value is (255, 114, 86). The hex color red value is 255, green is 114, and blue is 86. Its HSL format shows a hue of 10°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 67 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 55 percent, 66 percent, 0 percent.

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Coral1 (#FF7256) Color Meaning

Coral1 (#FF7256) offers luminous warmth, approachable energy, and digital-friendly vibrancy. Coral1 (#FF7256) is a bright orange-pink from the X11 color palette—slightly more saturated than standard coral, optimized for screen clarity. It avoids the artificiality of neon while retaining enough voltage to command attention. In gaming, social media, and e-commerce interfaces, this hue increases user engagement by signaling interactivity without alarm. Psychological studies show it triggers approach behavior faster than cooler reds in digital contexts. In branding, Coral1 (#FF7256) signals modern joy—common in youth-focused products, summer campaigns, and wellness tech. Digital contrast is strong against deep greys and navy, and it meets accessibility standards for large text. Print use requires coated stock for fidelity, but it shines in digital-first applications. A/B tests reveal higher emotional engagement when Coral1 (#FF7256) replaces standard coral in mobile CTAs. Symbolically, Coral1 (#FF7256) represents energy that connects. It appears in virtual communities, live-streaming, and interactive art as a symbol of presence that pulses. Spiritually, it aligns with the sacral chakra’s expressive mode: desire shared in real time. Designers choose Coral1 (#FF7256) when they want to signal vibrancy with warmth. Its brightness is inviting, not blinding.

Color Conversion

Convert Coral1 (#FF7256) across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#FF7256
RGB
rgb(255, 114, 86)
HSL
hsl(10°, 100%, 67%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 55%, 66%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(10°, 66%, 100%)
XYZ
48.9370 33.9665 12.7810
Yxy
33.9665 0.5114 0.3550
Hunter Lab
58.2808 9.0232 4.1577
CIE-Lab
64.9360 51.8845 41.6187

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green114 / 255 (45%)
45%
Blue86 / 255 (34%)
34%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta55 / 100 (55%)
55%
Yellow66 / 100 (66%)
66%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

Coral1 (#FF7256) harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

Coral1 (#FF7256) harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test Coral1 (#FF7256) for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.69:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.69:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.69:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FF7256 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

Coral1 (#FF7256)

protanopia

#c2c15d

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FF7256;

Text Color

color: #FF7256;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FF7256;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FF725640;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FF7256;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF7256 0%, #c62100 100%);

Coral1 (#FF7256) Color FAQs

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