Salmon Color (#FA8072)
Salmon is a CSS named color defined as hex code #FA8072. Salmon is a light, warm red-orange with a pink cast, named after the flesh of the fish. Its high red channel with lifted green and blue makes it friendly and soft rather than urgent.
Color Overview & Formats
salmonLuminance: 0.3698| Format | Syntax / Values | Notes | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEX | #FA8072 | 6-digit hex web code | |
| RGB | rgb(250, 128, 114) | Red, Green, Blue channels (0-255) | |
| HSL | hsl(6, 93%, 71%) | Hue (6°), Saturation (93%), Lightness (71%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(6, 54%, 98%) | Hue, Saturation (54%), Value/Brightness (98%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 49%, 54%, 2%) | Digital mathematical approximation (non-print) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.735 0.152 28.1) | Perceptually uniform color space (CSS Color 4 approximation) |
background-color: #FA8072; /* or salmon */- Select color format: Choose the desired format (HEX #FA8072, RGB, or HSL).
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- Pair with black text: Black text on Salmon reaches 8.4:1 (WCAG AAA).
What Colors Go With Salmon?
These 6 colors all go well with Salmon (#FA8072), and each one is a standard CSS named color. The ratio is the WCAG 2.2 contrast of that color on 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 Salmon (HSL 6°). Each group offers full palette copy and live preview:
Complementary Harmony
Hue rotated 180 degrees on the HSL wheel (6° to 186°), keeping the original saturation and lightness.
Analogous Harmony
Hues 30 degrees either side (336° and 36°), keeping the original saturation and lightness.
Triadic Harmony
Hues spaced evenly by 120 degrees (126° and 246°), 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) | 8.40:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
Pure White (#FFFFFF) | 2.50:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
Dark Charcoal (#212529) | 6.17:1 | Pass | Pass | Fail |
Mid Gray (#666666) | 2.30:1 | 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.
Salmon Background Download
Download standard 1920x1080 solid desktop wallpaper or generate mobile wallpaper:
Standard Wallpaper: 1920x1080 PNG (#FA8072)Download Options
All wallpaper files precisely match the W3C standard color value:
CSS Standard & Usage Notes
salmon = #fa8072 (rgb(250, 128, 114))
UI Design & Accessibility Guidelines
Use it for friendly buttons, food and lifestyle branding, illustrations, and soft backgrounds behind dark text. On Salmon, black text passes WCAG AAA at every size (8.4:1); white text fails even for large text (2.5:1).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Can I use black text on Salmon?
Yes. Black text on Salmon has a WCAG 2.2 contrast ratio of 8.4:1, passing both AA (4.5:1) and AAA (7:1) at every text size.
Can I use white text on Salmon?
No. White text on Salmon has a WCAG 2.2 contrast ratio of only 2.5:1, below the 3:1 minimum even for large text.
What colors go with Salmon?
Black, Navy, Dark Slate Gray, Teal, Ivory and Light Steel Blue all go well with Salmon. Black (8.4:1) and Navy (6.4:1) have enough contrast for text on Salmon; Dark Slate Gray, Teal, Ivory and Light Steel Blue work better as a background or accent.
Is salmon pink or orange?
Neither exactly. Salmon (#FA8072) has a hue of 6°, on the red side of orange, and its lifted green and blue channels give it a pink softness. It reads as a warm coral-pink.