All you need to know about Living Coral.

Find out what the color means and how you can pair it with other colors to achieve beautiful results.

Living Coral Color Guide: Embrace the Dynamic and Refreshing Hue of 2019

Living Coral (#FA7268), chosen as Pantone’s Color of the Year 2019, draws inspiration from the vibrant sea creatures that grace our seabeds. This fresh pink-orange hue has the lively characteristics of orange yet remains less intense and subtly captivating, reflecting the richness of marine ecosystems.

Living Coral: Color Symbolism and Energy

Dynamic and energetic, Living Coral (#FA7268) symbolizes a connection to nature's vibrancy and the warmth of human interaction, making it ideal for lively and spirited designs.

Perfect Pairings with Living Coral (#FA7268)

Bring out the best in Living Coral by pairing it with:

Tiffany Blue (#0ABAB5) for a refreshing and modern contrast

Crisp white (#FFFFFF) to enhance its freshness and clarity

Living Coral complements a range of warm colors:

Bright yellows (#FFFF00) for a sunny and cheerful palette

Vibrant oranges (#FFA500) to enhance its warmth

To temper the enthusiasm of Living Coral, consider these pairings:

Deep navy blue (#000080) for a rich, calming balance

Taupes like Taupe (#483C32) to introduce subtlety and sophistication

Soft grays such as Cool Gray (#8C92AC) for a neutralizing effect

For a more masculine touch, use Living Coral as an accent alongside the classic navy blue (#000080).

Living Coral Color Specifications

Hex Code: #FA7268 - Use this lively hue for precise color matching in your design projects, ensuring a vibrant and refreshing visual impact.

Color conversion

HEX
#FA7268

RGB DECIMAL
250, 114, 104

RGB PERCENTAGE
1.0, 0.4, 0.4

HSL
4.1, 0.9, 0.7, 1.0

HSV
4.1, 0.6, 1.0

CMYK
0.0, 0.5, 0.6, 0.0

LAB
64.5, 51.2, 31.0

NUMBER
16413288

LUMINANCE
0.33

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