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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DE9378 — Salmon
#DE9378 is a light saturated orange sitting at 16° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #DE9378
- fcf5f3
- f3d7cd
- eab9a7
- e19b81
- d77d5c
- ce5e36
- ac4c2a
- 863b20
- 602b17
- 3a1a0e
- 150905
Color schemes using #DE9378
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#DE9378 FAQ
What color is #DE9378?
#DE9378 is a shade of salmon in the orange family. It has a hue of 16 degrees, 61% saturation and 67% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #DE9378?
#DE9378 is rgb(222, 147, 120) in RGB, hsl(16, 61%, 67%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 34%, 46%, 13%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DE9378?
White text on this background reaches 2.46:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.55:1.
What colors go well with #DE9378?
Its direct complement is #78C3DE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #78DEC6 and #788FDE gives you contrast without the vibration.