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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E69E79 — Salmon
#E69E79 is a light saturated orange sitting at 20° 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 #E69E79
- fdf6f2
- f5d9ca
- eebca3
- e79f7b
- e08253
- d8652c
- b45221
- 8c401a
- 652e12
- 3d1c0b
- 160a04
Color schemes using #E69E79
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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#E69E79 FAQ
What color is #E69E79?
#E69E79 is a shade of salmon in the orange family. It has a hue of 20 degrees, 69% saturation and 69% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #E69E79?
#E69E79 is rgb(230, 158, 121) in RGB, hsl(20, 69%, 69%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 31%, 47%, 10%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E69E79?
White text on this background reaches 2.2:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.53:1.
What colors go well with #E69E79?
Its direct complement is #79C2E6. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #79E6D4 and #798CE6 gives you contrast without the vibration.