Light Salmon Color (#FFA07A)
Light Salmon is a CSS named color defined as hex code #FFA07A. Light Salmon is a light, warm orange-pink: full red with a lifted green and blue channel. It is friendly and soft.
Color Overview & Formats
lightsalmonLuminance: 0.4781| Format | Syntax / Values | Notes | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEX | #FFA07A | 6-digit hex web code | |
| RGB | rgb(255, 160, 122) | Red, Green, Blue channels (0-255) | |
| HSL | hsl(17, 100%, 74%) | Hue (17°), Saturation (100%), Lightness (74%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(17, 52%, 100%) | Hue, Saturation (52%), Value/Brightness (100%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 37%, 52%, 0%) | Digital mathematical approximation (non-print) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.794 0.125 42.4) | Perceptually uniform color space (CSS Color 4 approximation) |
background-color: #FFA07A; /* or lightsalmon */- Select color format: Choose the desired format (HEX #FFA07A, RGB, or HSL).
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- Pair with black text: Black text on Light Salmon reaches 10.56:1 (WCAG AAA).
What Colors Go With Light Salmon?
These 6 colors all go well with Light Salmon (#FFA07A), and each one is a standard CSS named color. The ratio is the WCAG 2.2 contrast of that color on Light 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 Light Salmon (HSL 17°). Each group offers full palette copy and live preview:
Complementary Harmony
Hue rotated 180 degrees on the HSL wheel (17° to 197°), keeping the original saturation and lightness.
Analogous Harmony
Hues 30 degrees either side (347° and 47°), keeping the original saturation and lightness.
Triadic Harmony
Hues spaced evenly by 120 degrees (137° and 257°), 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) | 10.56:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
Pure White (#FFFFFF) | 1.99:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
Dark Charcoal (#212529) | 7.76:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
Mid Gray (#666666) | 2.89:1 | 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.
Light Salmon Background Download
Download standard 1920x1080 solid desktop wallpaper or generate mobile wallpaper:
Standard Wallpaper: 1920x1080 PNG (#FFA07A)Download Options
All wallpaper files precisely match the W3C standard color value:
CSS Standard & Usage Notes
lightsalmon = #ffa07a (rgb(255, 160, 122))
UI Design & Accessibility Guidelines
Use it for soft buttons, food and lifestyle branding, cards and backgrounds behind dark text. On Light Salmon, black text passes WCAG AAA at every size (10.56:1); white text fails even for large text (1.99:1).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Can I use black text on Light Salmon?
Yes. Black text on Light Salmon has a WCAG 2.2 contrast ratio of 10.56:1, passing both AA (4.5:1) and AAA (7:1) at every text size.
Can I use white text on Light Salmon?
No. White text on Light Salmon has a WCAG 2.2 contrast ratio of only 1.99:1, below the 3:1 minimum even for large text.
What colors go with Light Salmon?
Black, Navy, Midnight Blue, Dark Slate Gray, Teal and Ivory all go well with Light Salmon. Black (10.56:1), Navy (8.05:1) and Midnight Blue (7.47:1) have enough contrast for text on Light Salmon; Dark Slate Gray, Teal and Ivory work better as a background or accent.
What is the difference between light salmon and salmon?
Light Salmon (#FFA07A) is lighter and more orange than Salmon (#FA8072). Its hue is 17°, against 6° for Salmon.