What is Salmon color? Meaning, Hex codes and Palettes

Explore the hex code, RGB, HSL, CMYK and LAB values for Salmon, see how it looks for people with color vision deficiencies, and find color harmonies built around it.

#FF7E70
HEX#FF7E70
RGB255, 126, 112
HSL6°, 100%, 72%
HSB6°, 56%, 100%
CMYK0, 51, 56, 0
LAB68, 48, 31
XYZ51.6, 37.4, 19.8
LCH68, 57, 33°
LUV68, 96, 28
HWB6°, 44%, 0%

Salmon Color Variations

Shades, tints, tones and hues built from salmon. Hover any swatch to see its hex code.

Shades

#FF7E70
#DB6C60
#B65A50
#924840
#6D3630
#492420
#241210
#000000

Tints

#FF7E70
#FF9084
#FFA399
#FFB5AD
#FFC8C2
#FFDAD6
#FFEDEB
#FFFFFF

Tones

#FF7E70
#ED7E72
#DB7F75
#C97F77
#B67F79
#A47F7B
#92807E
#808080

Hues

#FF7E70
#FFE970
#AAFF70
#70FFA2
#70F1FF
#7086FF
#C570FF
#FF70CD

Salmon Color Contrast

Check how readable text and graphics are against salmon. Adjust the text and background colors to see the WCAG contrast score update in real time.

Text Color
#000000
Background Color
#FF7E70
8.47Great

High Contrast Sample Text

Strong color contrast improves legibility for everyone.

The Salmon color with the hex code #FF7E70 is a warm pinkish-orange shade that combines the softness of pink with the energy of orange. It symbolizes warmth, compassion, optimism, and creativity while creating a friendly and inviting visual impression. In color psychology, Salmon #FF7E70 is often associated with comfort, happiness, emotional balance, and approachability, making it a popular choice for designs that aim to feel cheerful and welcoming.

Salmon Color Harmonies

Ready-made color scheme combinations built around salmon, from subtle analogous palettes to bold, high-contrast pairings.

Analogous

#FF70AA
#FF7E70
#FFC570

Complementary

#FF7E70
#70F1FF

Split Complementary

#FF7E70
#70FFC5
#70A9FF

Triadic

#FF7E70
#70FF7E
#7E70FF

Tetradic

#FF7E70
#F1FF70
#70F1FF
#7E70FF

Square

#FF7E70
#AAFF70
#70F1FF
#C570FF

Salmon Color Blindness Preview

See how salmon is perceived by people with the most common color vision deficiencies.

Protanopia
#FF7E70
Original
#C7C673
Protanopia
Deuteranopia
#FF7E70
Original
#CFD874
Deuteranopia
Tritanopia
#FF7E70
Original
#F97677
Tritanopia
Achromatopsia
#FF7E70
Original
#A3A3A3
Achromatopsia

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What color is Salmon?

Salmon is a warm pinkish-orange color inspired by the natural hue of salmon fish. The Salmon color is represented by the hex code #FF7E70 and is often associated with warmth, optimism, compassion, and creativity. It is commonly used in fashion, branding, interior design, and digital media to create a friendly, modern, and inviting look.

2. What colors go with Salmon?

Salmon pairs well with colors like white, cream, beige, navy blue, teal, grey, and sage green. These combinations complement the Salmon color while creating fresh, elegant, and balanced palettes. For a bolder look, it also works beautifully with charcoal, gold, or deep blue accents.

3. How to make Salmon color?

To make a Salmon color, mix pink or light red with orange, then add a small amount of white to soften the shade. Adjust the balance by adding more orange for a warmer tone or more white for a lighter, pastel salmon. In digital design, the Salmon color is represented by the hex code #FF7E70.

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