Dark Salmon is a medium-light, saturated shade in the orange color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #E9967A, which equals rgb(233, 150, 122) in RGB and hsl(15, 72%, 70%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M36 Y48 K9, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#E9967A - RGB
233, 150, 122 - HSL
15°, 72%, 70% - CMYK
0, 36, 48, 9 - Family
Orange - Tone
Medium-light, saturated
About Dark Salmon
Orange shades feel warm, friendly and optimistic. They sit between the intensity of red and the cheer of yellow, and work well for buttons, highlights and playful brands. Try it as a primary brand color, a section background, or a highlight against neutral layouts. Text in black is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 9.11:1. Its complementary color is #7BCEEA.
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Dark Salmon color codes
| HEX | #E9967A |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(233, 150, 122) |
| HSL | hsl(15, 72%, 70%) |
| HSV | 15°, 48%, 91% |
| CMYK | 0%, 36%, 48%, 9% |
| Decimal | 15308410 |
Shades and tints of Dark Salmon
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#FBEEE9 - 100
#F8DCD3 - 200
#F4CBBD - 300
#F0B9A6 - 400
#EDA890 - 500
#E9967A - 600
#C27D66 - 700
#9B6451 - 800
#754B3D - 900
#4E3229 - 950
#271914
Color harmonies for Dark Salmon
- Complementary
#7BCEEA≈ Sky Blue - Analogous −30°
#EA7B97≈ Light Soft Ruby - Analogous +30°
#EACE7B≈ Pale Bright Amber - Triadic +120°
#7BEA97≈ Pale Bright Kelly - Triadic +240°
#977BEA≈ Light Soft Iris - Split 150°
#7BEACE≈ Pale Bright Aquamarine - Split 210°
#7B97EA≈ Light Soft Sapphire
Contrast and accessibility of Dark Salmon
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Dark Salmon | Aa | 2.31:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Dark Salmon | Aa | 9.11:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Dark Salmon
background-color: #E9967A;color: #E9967A;background-color: rgb(233, 150, 122);background-color: hsl(15, 72%, 70%);:root { --color-dark-salmon: #E9967A; }class="bg-[#E9967A]"Colors similar to Dark Salmon
- Light Soft Cinnabar
#DC9374 - Pale Bright Scarlet
#F29288 - Light Soft Persimmon
#DC9E74 - Pale Bright Vermilion
#F29D88 - Light Bright Persimmon
#EE9A63 - Light Soft Vermilion
#DC8974 - Pale Bright Red
#F28888 - Pale Vermilion
#FF957A - Light Bright Cinnabar
#EE8D63 - Pale Soft Red
#E49595 - Pale Soft Scarlet
#E49D95 - Pale Bright Cinnabar
#F2A788
More orange shades
- Dark Orange
#FF8C00 - Orange
#FFA500 - Peach Puff
#FFDAB9 - Antique White
#FAEBD7 - Bisque
#FFE4C4 - Blanched Almond
#FFEBCD - Goldenrod
#DAA520 - Light Salmon
#FFA07A - Linen
#FAF0E6 - Moccasin
#FFE4B5 - Navajo White
#FFDEAD
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Dark Salmon?
The HEX code for Dark Salmon is #E9967A.
What is the RGB value of Dark Salmon?
Dark Salmon has an RGB value of 233, 150, 122 (rgb(233, 150, 122)). In HSL it is 15°, 72%, 70%.
What text color should I use on Dark Salmon?
Use black text on Dark Salmon. White text has a contrast ratio of 2.31:1 and black text has 9.11:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Dark Salmon?
The complementary color of Dark Salmon is #7BCEEA. Analogous colors #EA7B97 and #EACE7B also pair well.