Dark Salmon Color (#E9967A)
Dark Salmon is a CSS named color defined as hex code #E9967A. Dark Salmon is a soft, muted orange-pink. The name is misleading: it is not darker than salmon, just less saturated.
Color Overview & Formats
darksalmonLuminance: 0.4054| Format | Syntax / Values | Notes | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEX | #E9967A | 6-digit hex web code | |
| RGB | rgb(233, 150, 122) | Red, Green, Blue channels (0-255) | |
| HSL | hsl(15, 72%, 70%) | Hue (15°), Saturation (72%), Lightness (70%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(15, 48%, 91%) | Hue, Saturation (48%), Value/Brightness (91%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 36%, 48%, 9%) | Digital mathematical approximation (non-print) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.751 0.108 39.4) | Perceptually uniform color space (CSS Color 4 approximation) |
background-color: #E9967A; /* or darksalmon */- Select color format: Choose the desired format (HEX #E9967A, RGB, or HSL).
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- Pair with black text: Black text on Dark Salmon reaches 9.11:1 (WCAG AAA).
What Colors Go With Dark Salmon?
These 6 colors all go well with Dark Salmon (#E9967A), and each one is a standard CSS named color. The ratio is the WCAG 2.2 contrast of that color on Dark Salmon: at 4.5:1 or above it works for text; below that, use it for backgrounds and accents.
Harmonious Palettes & Tints
The palettes below are algorithmically generated across standard intervals based on Dark Salmon (HSL 15°). Each group offers full palette copy and live preview:
Complementary Harmony
Hue rotated 180 degrees on the HSL wheel (15° to 195°), keeping the original saturation and lightness.
Analogous Harmony
Hues 30 degrees either side (345° and 45°), keeping the original saturation and lightness.
Triadic Harmony
Hues spaced evenly by 120 degrees (135° and 255°), keeping the original saturation and lightness.
Tints & Shades
Mixed with white (tints) and black (shades) in sRGB at 60% and 30%.
WCAG 2.2 Text Readability & Contrast Check
Under WCAG 2.2 criteria, regular body text requires at least 4.5:1 (AA) and large text requires at least 3.0:1. The table below displays calculated contrast ratios:
| Foreground Color | Contrast Ratio | Normal Text (AA) | Large Text (AA) | Normal Text AAA (>= 7.0:1) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Pure Black (#000000) | 9.11:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
Pure White (#FFFFFF) | 2.31:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
Dark Charcoal (#212529) | 6.69:1 | Pass | Pass | Fail |
Mid Gray (#666666) | 2.49:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
Interactive Contrast Tester
Enter text foreground and background colors to verify WCAG legibility:
This is sample body text rendered directly to verify contrast and readability.
Dark Salmon Background Download
Download standard 1920x1080 solid desktop wallpaper or generate mobile wallpaper:
Standard Wallpaper: 1920x1080 PNG (#E9967A)Download Options
All wallpaper files precisely match the W3C standard color value:
CSS Standard & Usage Notes
darksalmon = #e9967a (rgb(233, 150, 122))
UI Design & Accessibility Guidelines
Use it for warm backgrounds, illustrations, soft buttons and food or lifestyle branding. On Dark Salmon, black text passes WCAG AAA at every size (9.11:1); white text fails even for large text (2.31:1).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Can I use black text on Dark Salmon?
Yes. Black text on Dark Salmon has a WCAG 2.2 contrast ratio of 9.11:1, passing both AA (4.5:1) and AAA (7:1) at every text size.
Can I use white text on Dark Salmon?
No. White text on Dark Salmon has a WCAG 2.2 contrast ratio of only 2.31:1, below the 3:1 minimum even for large text.
What colors go with Dark Salmon?
Black, Navy, Midnight Blue, Dark Slate Gray, Teal and Ivory all go well with Dark Salmon. Black (9.11:1), Navy (6.94:1) and Midnight Blue (6.44:1) have enough contrast for text on Dark Salmon; Dark Slate Gray, Teal and Ivory work better as a background or accent.
What is the difference between dark salmon and salmon?
Despite the name, Dark Salmon (#E9967A) is not darker than Salmon (#FA8072): its relative luminance is 0.405 against 0.370. It is less saturated (72% against 93%) and more orange, with a hue of 15° against 6°.