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Salmon Color Code
HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values for Salmon, plus its tints, shades, and similar colors.
HEX
#FA8072
RGB
250, 128, 114
HSL
6, 93%, 71%
CMYK
0%, 49%, 54%, 2%
About Salmon
Salmon is a warm, vivid light shade of red, sitting at 6° on the color wheel with 93% saturation and 71% lightness.
For text or UI elements on a Salmon background, black text is more readable, giving a contrast ratio of 8.4:1 (AAA).
Its computed complementary color is #70ECFA, closest in the library to Powder Blue.
Example text on Salmon
The Story Behind Salmon
Salmon takes its name from the pinkish-orange flesh of the fish, a shade that comes from the crustaceans salmon eat in the wild. It's a warmer, softer alternative to straight pink or orange, which is why it shows up so often in beachwear and casual branding.
Shades and Tints of Salmon
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