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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E97977 — Salmon
#E97977 is a light saturated red sitting at 1° 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 #E97977
- fdf2f2
- f6cac9
- f0a2a1
- e97b79
- e35350
- dc2b28
- b7201e
- 8f1917
- 671211
- 3e0b0a
- 160404
Color schemes using #E97977
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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#E97977 FAQ
What color is #E97977?
#E97977 is a shade of salmon in the red family. It has a hue of 1 degrees, 72% saturation and 69% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #E97977?
#E97977 is rgb(233, 121, 119) in RGB, hsl(1, 72%, 69%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 48%, 49%, 9%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E97977?
White text on this background reaches 2.81:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.47:1.
What colors go well with #E97977?
Its direct complement is #77E7E9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #77E9B2 and #77AEE9 gives you contrast without the vibration.