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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E47779 — Salmon
#E47779 is a light saturated red sitting at 359° 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 #E47779
- fcf2f2
- f5cbcc
- eda4a5
- e57d7e
- de5658
- d62e31
- b22326
- 8b1b1d
- 641415
- 3c0c0d
- 150404
Color schemes using #E47779
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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#E47779 FAQ
What color is #E47779?
#E47779 is a shade of salmon in the red family. It has a hue of 359 degrees, 67% saturation and 68% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #E47779?
#E47779 is rgb(228, 119, 121) in RGB, hsl(359, 67%, 68%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 48%, 47%, 11%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E47779?
White text on this background reaches 2.91:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.21:1.
What colors go well with #E47779?
Its direct complement is #77E4E2. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #77E4AC and #77AFE4 gives you contrast without the vibration.