Dark Salmon hex code
The hex code for dark salmon is #E9967A. In RGB that is rgb(233, 150, 122) and in HSL it is hsl(15, 72%, 70%).
The hex code for dark salmon is #E9967A. In RGB that is rgb(233, 150, 122) and in HSL it is hsl(15, 72%, 70%).
Dark Salmon · #E9967A
Colour codes
- HEX
- #E9967A
- RGB
- rgb(233, 150, 122)
- HSL
- hsl(15, 72%, 70%)
- CMYK
- 0, 36, 48, 9
- CSS name
- darksalmon
- Contrast on white
- 2.31:1
- Contrast on black
- 9.11:1
Tints and shades
20% lighter · #edab95
40% lighter · #f2c0af
60% lighter · #f6d5ca
80% lighter · #fbeae4
20% darker · #ba7862
40% darker · #8c5a49
60% darker · #5d3c31
80% darker · #2f1e18
Complementary colour
Dark Salmon · #E9967A
Opposite on the colour wheel · #7bceea
Frequently asked questions
What is the hex code for dark salmon?
The hex code for dark salmon is #E9967A. In RGB that is rgb(233, 150, 122) and in HSL it is hsl(15, 72%, 70%).
Can I use dark salmon for text?
It has a contrast ratio of 2.31:1 on white and 9.11:1 on black. Body text needs 4.5:1 under WCAG AA, so it works as text on a dark background, not on white.
What colour goes with dark salmon?
Its complementary colour, opposite on the colour wheel, is #7BCEEA. Pairing a colour with its complement gives the strongest contrast; for something calmer, use a tint or shade of dark salmon instead.
Is dark salmon a CSS colour name?
Yes. CSS accepts the keyword darksalmon, so color: darksalmon and color: #E9967A render exactly the same.