Salmon hex code
The hex code for salmon is #FA8072. In RGB that is rgb(250, 128, 114) and in HSL it is hsl(6, 93%, 71%).
The hex code for salmon is #FA8072. In RGB that is rgb(250, 128, 114) and in HSL it is hsl(6, 93%, 71%).
Salmon · #FA8072
Colour codes
- HEX
- #FA8072
- RGB
- rgb(250, 128, 114)
- HSL
- hsl(6, 93%, 71%)
- CMYK
- 0, 49, 54, 2
- CSS name
- salmon
- Contrast on white
- 2.50:1
- Contrast on black
- 8.40:1
Tints and shades
20% lighter · #fb998e
40% lighter · #fcb3aa
60% lighter · #fdccc7
80% lighter · #fee6e3
20% darker · #c8665b
40% darker · #964d44
60% darker · #64332e
80% darker · #321a17
Complementary colour
Salmon · #FA8072
Opposite on the colour wheel · #70ecfa
Frequently asked questions
What is the hex code for salmon?
The hex code for salmon is #FA8072. In RGB that is rgb(250, 128, 114) and in HSL it is hsl(6, 93%, 71%).
Can I use salmon for text?
It has a contrast ratio of 2.50:1 on white and 8.40:1 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 salmon?
Its complementary colour, opposite on the colour wheel, is #70ECFA. Pairing a colour with its complement gives the strongest contrast; for something calmer, use a tint or shade of salmon instead.
Is salmon a CSS colour name?
Yes. CSS accepts the keyword salmon, so color: salmon and color: #FA8072 render exactly the same.