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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E89973 — Salmon
#E89973 is a light saturated orange sitting at 19° 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 #E89973
- fdf5f2
- f6d8c9
- f0baa1
- e99c79
- e37f50
- dc6128
- b74e1e
- 8f3d17
- 672c11
- 3e1b0a
- 160904
Color schemes using #E89973
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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#E89973 FAQ
What color is #E89973?
#E89973 is a shade of salmon in the orange family. It has a hue of 19 degrees, 72% saturation and 68% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #E89973?
#E89973 is rgb(232, 153, 115) in RGB, hsl(19, 72%, 68%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 34%, 50%, 9%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E89973?
White text on this background reaches 2.27:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.24:1.
What colors go well with #E89973?
Its direct complement is #73C3E8. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #73E8D3 and #7388E8 gives you contrast without the vibration.