What is the hex code for Light Salmon?

The hex code for Light Salmon is #FFA07A. In RGB that is rgb(255, 160, 122), and in HSL it is hsl(17, 100%, 74%).

What RGB values make Light Salmon?

Light Salmon is 255 red, 160 green, and 122 blue, written as rgb(255, 160, 122).

Light Salmon scores 1.99:1 against white. WCAG AA needs 4.5:1 for body text, so it fails and should be used for fills or borders rather than type.

Yes. You can write color: lightsalmon directly in CSS, which every browser resolves to #FFA07A.

#FFA07A

Light Salmon is an orange tone at #FFA07A. It sits at 17 degrees on the color wheel with 100% saturation and 74% lightness.

Color values

Tints mix Light Salmon with white, shades mix it with black. Use the light end for backgrounds and the dark end for text that has to stay readable.

Tint 80%

#FFECE4

Tint 60%

#FFD9CA

Tint 40%

#FFC6AF

Tint 20%

#FFB395

Base

#FFA07A

Shade 20%

#CC8062

Shade 40%

#996049

Shade 60%

#664031

Shade 80%

#332018

On white

Sample text

1.99:1

Fails WCAG for text

On black

Sample text

10.56:1

Passes AAA for body text

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Frequently asked

What is the hex code for Light Salmon?: The hex code for Light Salmon is #FFA07A. In RGB that is rgb(255, 160, 122), and in HSL it is hsl(17, 100%, 74%).
What RGB values make Light Salmon?: Light Salmon is 255 red, 160 green, and 122 blue, written as rgb(255, 160, 122).
Is Light Salmon readable as text on a white background?: Light Salmon scores 1.99:1 against white. WCAG AA needs 4.5:1 for body text, so it fails and should be used for fills or borders rather than type.
Is Light Salmon a valid CSS color name?: Yes. You can write color: lightsalmon directly in CSS, which every browser resolves to #FFA07A.