#F78A7B Hex Color
An energetic salmon with punchy warmth
This mellow, salmon-toned red carries a high saturation that feels both urgent and approachable. Because of its intense brightness, #f78a7b works best as a punchy accent rather than a dominant background. It pairs exceptionally well with cool slate grays or deep teals to ground its warmth. The hex code for this energetic shade is #f78a7b, which maintains excellent contrast with black text for readable interface elements.
Questions about #f78a7b
What is #f78a7b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f78a7b is rgb(247, 138, 123), in HSL hsl(7, 89%, 73%) and in CMYK 0%, 44%, 50%, 3%.
What colors pair well with #f78a7b for UI design?
This vibrant salmon works best when grounded by deep, cool tones that offset its inherent warmth. Try pairing #f78a7b with slate gray or a rich dark teal to create a sophisticated balance that keeps the design feeling approachable yet professional.
Should #f78a7b be used as a primary background color?
Due to its high saturation and intense brightness, #f78a7b functions most effectively as a punchy accent or highlight rather than a main background. It can quickly overwhelm the eye if used over large areas, but it shines when used for buttons, icons, or specific design calls-to-action.
Is #f78a7b readable on white or black?
#f78a7b has a 2.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.87:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.