Salmon is a medium-light, vivid shade in the red color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #FA8072, which equals rgb(250, 128, 114) in RGB and hsl(6, 93%, 71%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M49 Y54 K2, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#FA8072 - RGB
250, 128, 114 - HSL
6°, 93%, 71% - CMYK
0, 49, 54, 2 - Family
Red - Tone
Medium-light, vivid
About Salmon
Red shades carry energy, urgency and passion. They draw the eye first, which makes them a favorite for calls to action, sale banners, alerts and brands that want to feel bold. It works well for buttons, headings, illustrations and brand accents. Text in black is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 8.40:1. Its complementary color is #70ECFA.
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Salmon color codes
| HEX | #FA8072 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(250, 128, 114) |
| HSL | hsl(6, 93%, 71%) |
| HSV | 6°, 54%, 98% |
| CMYK | 0%, 49%, 54%, 2% |
| Decimal | 16416882 |
Shades and tints of Salmon
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#FEEAE8 - 100
#FDD5D0 - 200
#FDC0B9 - 300
#FCAAA1 - 400
#FB958A - 500
#FA8072 - 600
#D06B5F - 700
#A7554C - 800
#7D4039 - 900
#532B26 - 950
#2A1513
Color harmonies for Salmon
- Complementary
#70ECFA≈ Pale Lagoon - Analogous −30°
#FA70A7≈ Pale Ruby - Analogous +30°
#FAC370≈ Pale Orange - Triadic +120°
#70FA7E≈ Pale Green Tone - Triadic +240°
#7E70FA≈ Pale Blue - Split 150°
#70FAC3≈ Pale Mint - Split 210°
#70A7FA≈ Pale Sapphire
Contrast and accessibility of Salmon
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Salmon | Aa | 2.50:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Salmon | Aa | 8.40:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Salmon
background-color: #FA8072;color: #FA8072;background-color: rgb(250, 128, 114);background-color: hsl(6, 93%, 71%);:root { --color-salmon: #FA8072; }class="bg-[#FA8072]"Colors similar to Salmon
- Pale Red
#FF7A7A - Pale Scarlet
#FF887A - Light Coral
#F08080 - Light Bright Vermilion
#EE7F63 - Pale Cardinal
#FF7A88 - Pale Bright Red
#F28888 - Light Bright Cinnabar
#EE8D63 - Light Bright Scarlet
#EE7163 - Pale Vermilion
#FF957A - Light Cinnabar
#FF8652 - Coral
#FF7F50 - Pale Bright Scarlet
#F29288
More red shades
- Crimson
#DC143C - Fire Brick
#B22222 - Indian Red
#CD5C5C - Light Coral
#F08080 - Tomato
#FF6347 - Brown
#A52A2A - Dark Red
#8B0000 - Maroon
#800000 - Red
#FF0000 - Rosy Brown
#BC8F8F - Burgundy
#800020
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Salmon?
The HEX code for Salmon is #FA8072.
What is the RGB value of Salmon?
Salmon has an RGB value of 250, 128, 114 (rgb(250, 128, 114)). In HSL it is 6°, 93%, 71%.
What text color should I use on Salmon?
Use black text on Salmon. White text has a contrast ratio of 2.50:1 and black text has 8.40:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Salmon?
The complementary color of Salmon is #70ECFA. Analogous colors #FA70A7 and #FAC370 also pair well.