Codes & values
- Color Name
Salmon - Color ID
KDF-C-16416882 - HEX
#FA8072 - RGB
rgb(250, 128, 114) - RGBA
rgba(250, 128, 114, 1) - HSL
hsl(6, 93%, 71%) - HSLA
hsla(6, 93%, 71%, 1) - HSV / HSB
hsv(6, 54%, 98%) - CMYK
cmyk(0%, 49%, 54%, 2%) - Light / Dark
mid
Quick answers
- What is the HEX code for Salmon?
- #FA8072
- What is Salmon RGB?
- rgb(250, 128, 114)
- What is Salmon HSL?
- hsl(6, 93%, 71%)
- What is Salmon CMYK?
- cmyk(0%, 49%, 54%, 2%)
What is Salmon?
Salmon is a curated red family color at #FA8072. It appears in our library with tags for web, design, ui and matches the CSS named color keyword. This mid-range shade works as a primary brand or UI accent when contrast with text is verified. Temperature lean: warm — energetic, inviting, and closer to red/orange/yellow on the wheel..
Salmon HEX code
The HEX code for Salmon is #FA8072. Paste it into CSS as color: #FA8072; or background-color: #FA8072;. Design tools accept the same six-digit value without the # prefix (fa8072).
Salmon RGB
Salmon in RGB is rgb(250, 128, 114) (channels R 250, G 128, B 114). Use RGB when you need opacity via rgba(250, 128, 114, 1).
Salmon HSL & HSV
HSL is hsl(6, 93%, 71%) — useful for generating lighter/darker variants by adjusting lightness. HSV/HSB is hsv(6, 54%, 98%), closer to how many digital pickers expose hue, saturation, and brightness.
Salmon CMYK
Approximate CMYK for Salmon is cmyk(0%, 49%, 54%, 2%). Screen HEX/RGB values are device-dependent; for print, always soft-proof in your print profile rather than relying on a web conversion alone.
Shades of Salmon
Darker shades (mixed toward black): #D06B5F, #A7554C, #7D4039, #532B26, #2A1513. Use deeper shades for hover states, borders, and dark-mode accents.
Tints of Salmon
Lighter tints (mixed toward white): #FB958A, #FCAAA1, #FDC0B9, #FDD5D0, #FEEAE8. Tints work well for soft backgrounds, chips, and secondary buttons.
Colors that go with Salmon
Complementary pairing: #FA8072, #72ECFA. Analogous neighbors: #FA72A8, #FA8072, #FAC472. Triadic accents: #FA8072, #72FA80, #8072FA. Always check text contrast when pairing.
Salmon color combinations
A practical combo: primary #FA8072, complementary accent #72ECFA, and a neutral charcoal or off-white for text and surfaces. Split-complementary options: #FA8072, #72FAC4, #72A8FA.
Salmon in web design
Red works as error states, sale badges, and urgent CTAs. Keep body text dark on light surfaces and reserve pure red for accents so pages do not feel alarming.
Salmon in branding
Brand reds feel bold and urgent — classic for food delivery, sports, and clearance campaigns. Contrast vs white is 2.50:1 (better as a large accent or background than small body text); vs black 8.40:1.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the HEX code for Salmon?
- Salmon: #FA8072.
- What is Salmon RGB?
- Salmon: rgb(250, 128, 114).
- What is Salmon HSL?
- Salmon: hsl(6, 93%, 71%).
- What is Salmon CMYK?
- Salmon: cmyk(0%, 49%, 54%, 2%).
- What colors go with Salmon?
- Try complementary #FA8072, #72ECFA or analogous #FA72A8, #FA8072, #FAC472.
- Is Salmon good for text on white?
- Not ideal for small body text (2.50:1). Use as a large heading, button, or background instead.
Accessibility snapshot
Contrast vs white: 2.50:1 (prefer large accent or background). Contrast vs black: 8.40:1. Complementary swatch: #FA8072, #72ECFA.
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