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Dark Salmon
Dark Salmon
#E9967AClick to copy
Dark Salmon Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(233, 150, 122)Copy
HSLhsl(15, 72%, 70%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(15, 48%, 91%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 36%, 48%, 9%)Copy
Dark Salmon Color Schemes
Complementary
#E9967A
Click to copy#7ACDE9
Click to copyAnalogous
#E97A95
Click to copy#E9CE7A
Click to copySplit Complementary
#7AE9CD
Click to copy#7A96E9
Click to copyMonochromatic
#E9967A
Click to copy#F4DDD5
Click to copy#FFFFFF
Click to copy#D95224
Click to copy#823115
Click to copy#2A1007
Click to copyDark Salmon WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
Sample text Aa
White background #FFFFFF
2.31 : 1
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Black background #000000
9.11 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
2.11 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
5.48 : 1
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Dark Salmon Shade Variants
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Dark Salmon Color Introduction
Definition
Dark Salmon (HEX #E9967A) has the RGB value rgb(233, 150, 122), the HSL value hsl(15°, 72%, 70%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 36%, 48%, 9%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Dark Salmon is #7ACDE9, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #E97A95 and #E9CE7A that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#7AE9CE, #7A95E9) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Dark Salmon uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Dark Salmon has a contrast ratio of 2.31:1 against white and 9.11:1 against black; paired with a black background it reaches AAA, making it ideal for text and accent colors in dark mode.
Color Characteristics
Orange blends the passion of red with the brightness of yellow, evoking sunsets, fruit and campfires. Warm yet energetic, it is widely used in food, e-commerce and sports brands. Specifically, Dark Salmon has a lightness of 70% and a saturation of 72%, bright and airy, ideal as a light background or accent color that creates a soft, comfortable atmosphere; moreover, its saturation is moderate, keeping the color’s emotional expression without becoming overly assertive. In a word: Warm terracotta.
Color Psychology
Orange can evoke pleasure, friendliness and appetite, with a marked approachable quality; psychologically it symbolizes vitality, optimism and creativity. For this reason Dark Salmon tends to leave a first impression of being warm and friendly in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Orange suits food packaging, e-commerce campaigns, children’s products and any scene that needs to convey warmth and energy. In real projects, Dark Salmon is also often used as a light background or supporting negative space; in “Orange”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Dark Salmon Featured In
This color is included in the following color cards and color families. Click a card to browse more colors in the corresponding collection.