Darksalmon colour (#E9967A)
Darksalmon is light an orange with hex code #E9967A, one of the 148 named colours every browser understands, so you can write color: ${name} directly in CSS. In RGB it is 233, 150, 122; in HSL 15°, 72%, 70%. Use the tool to explore shades and harmonies.
How to use the Darksalmon colour
- The colour is pre-filled; click Explore to see all formats, shades and harmonies.
- Edit the value to try a variation.
- Copy the code you need.
Darksalmon in every format
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #E9967A |
| RGB | rgb(233, 150, 122) |
| RGB (0–1) | 0.914, 0.588, 0.478 |
| HSL | hsl(15, 72%, 70%) |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 36%, 48%, 9% |
| CSS | color: darksalmon; |
Shades and tints of Darksalmon
Same hue and saturation, lightness from 90% to 10%:
#f8dcd3 | #f1baa7 | #ea977b | #e27450 | #db5224 | #af411d | #843115 | #58210e | #2c1007 |
Colours that go with Darksalmon
| Harmony | Colours | |
|---|---|---|
| Complementary | #7bceea | |
| Triadic | #7bea97 | #977bea |
| Analogous | #eace7b | #ea7b97 |
Similar named colours
The closest CSS named colours by RGB distance, useful when you need a keyword instead of a hex code or want a near match:
| Colour | HEX | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| lightcoral | #f08080 | very close |
| lightsalmon | #ffa07a | very close |
| salmon | #fa8072 | very close |
| sandybrown | #f4a460 | close |
| burlywood | #deb887 | close |
Accessibility
Contrast ratio of Darksalmon against white is 2.31:1 (fails WCAG AA for normal text) and against black 9.11:1 (passes). Use black or very dark text on a Darksalmon background rather than white.
Frequently asked questions
What is the hex code for Darksalmon?
#E9967A.
What is Darksalmon in RGB?
rgb(233, 150, 122).
What colour is complementary to Darksalmon?
#7bceea, directly opposite on the colour wheel.
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Last updated 2026-09-23.