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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E98E7C — Salmon
#E98E7C is a light saturated red sitting at 10° 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 #E98E7C
- fdf4f2
- f6d1ca
- efafa2
- e88c7a
- e26951
- db4729
- b6381f
- 8e2c18
- 661f11
- 3e130b
- 160704
Color schemes using #E98E7C
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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#E98E7C FAQ
What color is #E98E7C?
#E98E7C is a shade of salmon in the red family. It has a hue of 10 degrees, 71% saturation and 70% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #E98E7C?
#E98E7C is rgb(233, 142, 124) in RGB, hsl(10, 71%, 70%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 39%, 47%, 9%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E98E7C?
White text on this background reaches 2.43:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.62:1.
What colors go well with #E98E7C?
Its direct complement is #7CD7E9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #7CE9C5 and #7CA0E9 gives you contrast without the vibration.