Salmon
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Salmon is a warm, high-energy shade that demands attention without the aggression of pure red. Because it carries significant saturation, use the hex code #fa8072 primarily as an accent for call-to-action buttons or small UI highlights rather than a full background. It pairs exceptionally well with charcoal gray or dark slate to ground its brightness. For lighter palettes, consider similar pink shades that offer a softer landing.
Questions about Salmon
What is the hex code for Salmon?
Salmon is #fa8072. In RGB that is rgb(250, 128, 114), in HSL hsl(6, 93%, 71%) and in CMYK 0%, 49%, 54%, 2%.
What colors pair best with Salmon #fa8072?
Because Salmon #fa8072 is so vibrant, it creates the best balance when paired with neutral, grounding tones like charcoal or slate. These deep colors act as an anchor, preventing the brightness of the salmon from becoming visually overwhelming on the screen.
Should I use #fa8072 for website backgrounds?
It is generally safer to use #fa8072 as a strategic accent color for call-to-action buttons or small UI elements rather than as a primary background. Its high saturation level can cause eye fatigue if it covers too much surface area on a page.
Is Salmon readable on white or black?
Salmon has a 2.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.39:1 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.