CSS named color
Salmon
#FA8072
HEX
#fa8072RGB
rgb(250, 128, 114)HSL
hsl(6, 93%, 71%)OKLCH
oklch(73.50% 0.1515 28.06)NAME
salmonPalette
Complementary
180° on the color wheelComplement
#70ECFA
Analogous
±30° around the base hueLeft
#FA70A7
Right
#FAC370
Triadic
±120° for harmonic contrastTriad 1
#70FA7E
Triad 2
#7E70FA
Shades
Lighter and darker variantsCSS usage
By name
color: salmon;
background-color: salmon;By HEX
color: #fa8072;
background-color: #fa8072;By RGB
color: rgb(250, 128, 114);
background-color: rgb(250, 128, 114);By HSL
color: hsl(6, 93%, 71%);
background-color: hsl(6, 93%, 71%);WCAG contrast vs white
Aa
2.50:1
Below minimum
WCAG contrast vs black
Aa
8.40:1
AAA
Related colors
FAQ — Salmon
What is the HEX code for Salmon?
The HEX code for Salmon is #FA8072. It's one of the 148 named CSS colors and can be used directly in CSS as color: salmon; or color: #fa8072;
What is Salmon in RGB?
Salmon in RGB is rgb(250, 128, 114) — red 250, green 128, blue 114.
What is Salmon in HSL?
Salmon in HSL is hsl(6, 93%, 71%) — hue 6°, saturation 93%, lightness 71%.
What is the complementary color of Salmon?
The complementary color (directly opposite Salmon on the color wheel) is #70ECFA. The two together produce maximum contrast.
Is white text readable on Salmon?
The WCAG contrast ratio against white (#FFFFFF) is 2.50:1, and against black (#000000) it's 8.40:1. White text is more readable. WCAG recommends at least 4.5:1 for body text.