Salmon colour (#FA8072)
Salmon is light a red with hex code #FA8072, one of the 148 named colours every browser understands, so you can write color: ${name} directly in CSS. In RGB it is 250, 128, 114; in HSL 6°, 93%, 71%. Use the tool to explore shades and harmonies.
How to use the Salmon 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.
Salmon in every format
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #FA8072 |
| RGB | rgb(250, 128, 114) |
| RGB (0–1) | 0.980, 0.502, 0.447 |
| HSL | hsl(6, 93%, 71%) |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 49%, 54%, 2% |
| CSS | color: salmon; |
Shades and tints of Salmon
Same hue and saturation, lightness from 90% to 10%:
#fdd3ce | #fba69d | #fa7a6b | #f84d3a | #f62109 | #c51a07 | #941405 | #620d04 | #310702 |
Colours that go with Salmon
| Harmony | Colours | |
|---|---|---|
| Complementary | #70ecfa | |
| Triadic | #70fa7e | #7e70fa |
| Analogous | #fac370 | #fa70a7 |
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 |
| darksalmon | #e9967a | very close |
| lightsalmon | #ffa07a | close |
| coral | #ff7f50 | close |
| sandybrown | #f4a460 | close |
Accessibility
Contrast ratio of Salmon against white is 2.5:1 (fails WCAG AA for normal text) and against black 8.4:1 (passes). Use black or very dark text on a Salmon background rather than white.
Frequently asked questions
What is the hex code for Salmon?
#FA8072.
What is Salmon in RGB?
rgb(250, 128, 114).
What colour is complementary to Salmon?
#70ecfa, directly opposite on the colour wheel.
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Last updated 2026-09-23.