Salmon color

Named after salmon flesh, it falls between pink and orange. It's a soft, friendly color often seen on shirts, tablecloths and walls. In CSS it's available as salmon.

Also known as: salmon pink.

Salmon · #FA8072

About salmon

Salmon (#FA8072) is a warm, light, highly saturated color. It belongs to the oranges family. It mixes 250 red, 128 green and 114 blue (out of 255). It is mostly used in fashion, home decor, web.

Salmon shades and tints

From lightest to darkest. Tap a shade to copy its code.

Colors that go with salmon

GrayA modern, serene pair.Navy blueAn elegant, classic contrast.WhiteFresh and bright.BeigeA soft warm palette.Mint greenA fresh, springtime contrast.TurquoiseA lively summer mix.Sky blueA warm-cool pastel pair.Coffee brownWarm, natural depth.

How to wear and decorate with salmon →

Salmon color harmonies

Combinations based on the color wheel. More in the color harmony tool.

ComplementaryClose to: Pastel turquoise

AnalogousClose to: Hot pink, Pastel orange

TriadicClose to: Mint green, Electric blue

Split complementaryClose to: Aquamarine, French blue

TetradicClose to: Mint green, Pastel turquoise, Amethyst

Salmon color palettes

Copy the codes or open a palette in the editor to tweak it.

Monochromatic palette · Salmon

Analogous palette · Salmon

Complementary palette · Salmon

Triadic palette · Salmon

With neutrals palette · Salmon

With an accent palette · Salmon

Salmon contrast with text

White textContrast 2.5:1 · Not recommended

Black textContrast 8.4:1 · AAA

Based on WCAG 2.1 guidelines. Test other pairs in the contrast checker.

CSS code

:root {
  --salmon: #FA8072;
  --salmon-rgb: 250, 128, 114;
}
.bg { background-color: var(--salmon); }
.text { color: var(--salmon); }

Colors similar to salmon

Terracotta Indian red Coral Tomato red Vermilion Flamingo pink Blush pink Old rose Sienna Rose gold

Themed palettes with this color

More oranges

Orange Tangerine Pumpkin orange Carrot orange Apricot Peach Coral Terracotta Burnt orange Rust Copper Neon orange Pastel orange Orange red

Frequently asked questions

What is the hex code for salmon?

The hex code for salmon is #FA8072. In RGB it is rgb(250, 128, 114), in HSL hsl(6, 93%, 71%) and in CMYK 0, 49, 54, 2.

What is the complementary color of salmon?

Its complement on the color wheel is #72ECFA, close to pastel turquoise. Used in small doses, it works as an accent and adds strong contrast.

Can you use white text on salmon?

Use black text instead: the contrast with white is only 2.5:1, while with black it is 8.4:1.

What colors go with salmon?

It pairs well with gray, navy blue, white, beige, mint green. Avoid pairing it with coral, orange or red that are too similar, because they look confusing. With intense yellow it also loses its softness.