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Salmon
Salmon
#FA8072Click to copy
Salmon Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(250, 128, 114)Copy
HSLhsl(6, 93%, 71%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(6, 54%, 98%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 49%, 54%, 2%)Copy
Salmon Color Schemes
Complementary
#FA8072
Click to copy#72ECFA
Click to copyAnalogous
#FA72A8
Click to copy#FAC472
Click to copySplit Complementary
#72FAC4
Click to copy#72A8FA
Click to copyMonochromatic
#FA8072
Click to copy#FADBD8
Click to copy#FFFFFF
Click to copy#F7270F
Click to copy#9B1505
Click to copy#380802
Click to copySalmon WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
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White background #FFFFFF
2.50 : 1
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Black background #000000
8.40 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
2.29 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
5.05 : 1
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Salmon Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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Muted / Morandi Mixed with gray and desaturated for a sophisticated muted tone
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Salmon Color Introduction
Definition
Salmon (HEX #FA8072) has the RGB value rgb(250, 128, 114), the HSL value hsl(6°, 93%, 71%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 49%, 54%, 2%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Salmon is #72ECFA, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #FA72A8 and #FAC472 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#72FAC4, #72A8FA) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Salmon uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Salmon has a contrast ratio of 2.50:1 against white and 8.40:1 against black; paired with a black background it reaches AAA, making it ideal for text and accent colors in dark mode.
Color Characteristics
Red is the most impactful color, evoking fire, blood and the sun. It grabs attention instantly and is almost the default choice in promotions, dining and sports. Specifically, Salmon has a lightness of 71% and a saturation of 93%, bright and airy, ideal as a light background or accent color that creates a soft, comfortable atmosphere; moreover, its saturation is extremely high and its visual tension is strong, so it works best used sparingly as a focal accent. In a word: A gentle healing.
Color Psychology
Red can evoke passion, courage and urgency, with a marked arousing and motivating effect; psychologically it symbolizes enthusiasm, energy and drive. For this reason Salmon tends to leave a first impression of being passionate and direct in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Red suits big promotions, restaurant menus, sports posters and any visual design that needs emotional intensity. In real projects, Salmon is also often used as a light background or supporting negative space; in “Red”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
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.