F08080

F08080 is the hexadecimal color code commonly associated with Light Coral, a pale red used in digital design. In HTML and CSS, the color is written as #F08080, with RGB components of 240, 128, and 128. It is one of the CSS named colors derived from the X11 color set.

Light Coral appears as a warm, pinkish red that stays soft rather than vivid. While it is distinctly red, the lower green and blue components give it a more subdued, approachable feel. The color is often used for backgrounds, accents, or illustrations where a gentle red tone is desired, rather than for high-contrast foreground elements.

In design practice, F08080 can provide a warm contrast against dark text or dark backgrounds, and it can be paired with neutral or muted palettes for a restrained look. When used on light backgrounds or in large areas, considerations of readability and accessibility are important, as lighter tones require careful text contrast choices.

Related colors in the same family include Salmon and Light Salmon, which offer brighter or softer alternatives. F08080 is not part of the original web-safe color palette, which can affect its consistency across older displays or systems. For designers, it remains a versatile option for soft, inviting red tones in web and graphic design.

See also: CSS color names, X11 color names.