Pink
Salmon Pink
Salmon Pink
#FF8099Click to copy
Salmon Pink Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(255, 128, 153)Copy
HSLhsl(348, 100%, 75%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(348, 50%, 100%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 50%, 40%, 0%)Copy
Salmon Pink Color Schemes
Complementary
#FF8099
Click to copy#80FFE6
Click to copyAnalogous
#FF80D9
Click to copy#FFA780
Click to copySplit Complementary
#80FFA7
Click to copy#80D9FF
Click to copyMonochromatic
#FF8099
Click to copy#FDE8EC
Click to copy#FFFFFF
Click to copy#FF1A47
Click to copy#B30023
Click to copy#4D000F
Click to copySalmon Pink 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
2.39 : 1
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Black background #000000
8.80 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
2.19 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
5.29 : 1
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Salmon Pink 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 Pink Color Introduction
Definition
Salmon Pink (HEX #FF8099) has the RGB value rgb(255, 128, 153), the HSL value hsl(348°, 100%, 75%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 50%, 40%, 0%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Salmon Pink is #80FFE6, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #FF80D8 and #FFA780 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#80FFA7, #80D9FF) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Salmon Pink uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Salmon Pink has a contrast ratio of 2.39:1 against white and 8.80:1 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 Pink has a lightness of 75% and a saturation of 100%, 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: The fresh color of salmon flesh.
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 Pink 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 Pink 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 Pink 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.