What is the hex code for Salmon?

The hex code for Salmon is #FA8072. In RGB that is rgb(250, 128, 114), and in HSL it is hsl(6, 93%, 71%).

What RGB values make Salmon?

Salmon is 250 red, 128 green, and 114 blue, written as rgb(250, 128, 114).

Salmon scores 2.5:1 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: salmon directly in CSS, which every browser resolves to #FA8072.

#FA8072

Salmon is a red tone at #FA8072. It sits at 6 degrees on the color wheel with 93% saturation and 71% lightness.

Color values

Tints mix 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%

#FEE6E3

Tint 60%

#FDCCC7

Tint 40%

#FCB3AA

Tint 20%

#FB998E

Base

#FA8072

Shade 20%

#C8665B

Shade 40%

#964D44

Shade 60%

#64332E

Shade 80%

#321A17

On white

Sample text

2.5:1

Fails WCAG for text

On black

Sample text

8.4:1

Passes AAA for body text

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Frequently asked

What is the hex code for Salmon?: The hex code for Salmon is #FA8072. In RGB that is rgb(250, 128, 114), and in HSL it is hsl(6, 93%, 71%).
What RGB values make Salmon?: Salmon is 250 red, 128 green, and 114 blue, written as rgb(250, 128, 114).
Is Salmon readable as text on a white background?: Salmon scores 2.5:1 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 Salmon a valid CSS color name?: Yes. You can write color: salmon directly in CSS, which every browser resolves to #FA8072.