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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E78E7E — Salmon
#E78E7E is a light saturated red sitting at 9° 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 #E78E7E
- fdf4f2
- f5d1ca
- eeaea3
- e78b7b
- e06853
- d8462c
- b43721
- 8c2b1a
- 651f12
- 3d130b
- 160704
Color schemes using #E78E7E
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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#E78E7E FAQ
What color is #E78E7E?
#E78E7E is a shade of salmon in the red family. It has a hue of 9 degrees, 69% saturation and 70% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #E78E7E?
#E78E7E is rgb(231, 142, 126) in RGB, hsl(9, 69%, 70%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 39%, 45%, 9%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E78E7E?
White text on this background reaches 2.45:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.57:1.
What colors go well with #E78E7E?
Its direct complement is #7ED7E7. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #7EE7C2 and #7EA3E7 gives you contrast without the vibration.