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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E98C77 — Salmon
#E98C77 is a light saturated red sitting at 11° 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 #E98C77
- fdf4f2
- f6d2c9
- f0b0a1
- e98d79
- e36b50
- dc4928
- b73a1e
- 8f2d17
- 672011
- 3e140a
- 160704
Color schemes using #E98C77
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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#E98C77 FAQ
What color is #E98C77?
#E98C77 is a shade of salmon in the red family. It has a hue of 11 degrees, 72% saturation and 69% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #E98C77?
#E98C77 is rgb(233, 140, 119) in RGB, hsl(11, 72%, 69%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 40%, 49%, 9%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E98C77?
White text on this background reaches 2.48:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.48:1.
What colors go well with #E98C77?
Its direct complement is #77D4E9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #77E9C5 and #779BE9 gives you contrast without the vibration.