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Light Salmon
Light Salmon
#FFA07AClick to copy
Light Salmon Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(255, 160, 122)Copy
HSLhsl(17, 100%, 74%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(17, 52%, 100%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 37%, 52%, 0%)Copy
Light Salmon Color Schemes
Complementary
#FFA07A
Click to copy#7AD9FF
Click to copyAnalogous
#FF7A96
Click to copy#FFE27A
Click to copySplit Complementary
#7AFFE2
Click to copy#7A97FF
Click to copyMonochromatic
#FFA07A
Click to copy#FDEAE2
Click to copy#FFFFFF
Click to copy#FF5714
Click to copy#AD3100
Click to copy#471400
Click to copyLight Salmon 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
1.99 : 1
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Black background #000000
10.56 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
1.82 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
6.35 : 1
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Light Salmon Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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Light Salmon Color Introduction
Definition
Light Salmon (HEX #FFA07A) has the RGB value rgb(255, 160, 122), the HSL value hsl(17°, 100%, 74%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 37%, 52%, 0%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Light Salmon is #7AD9FF, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #FF7A96 and #FFE27A that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#7AFFE3, #7A96FF) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Light Salmon uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Light Salmon has a contrast ratio of 1.99:1 against white and 10.56:1 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, Light Salmon has a lightness of 74% 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: A pink tinged with orange.
Color Psychology
Orange can evoke pleasure, friendliness and appetite, with a marked approachable quality; psychologically it symbolizes vitality, optimism and creativity. For this reason Light 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, Light 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.
Light 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.
