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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E99F77 — Salmon
#E99F77 is a light saturated orange sitting at 21° 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 #E99F77
- fdf6f2
- f6d9c9
- f0bda1
- e9a079
- e38450
- dc6728
- b7541e
- 8f4117
- 672f11
- 3e1c0a
- 160a04
Color schemes using #E99F77
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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#E99F77 FAQ
What color is #E99F77?
#E99F77 is a shade of salmon in the orange family. It has a hue of 21 degrees, 72% saturation and 69% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #E99F77?
#E99F77 is rgb(233, 159, 119) in RGB, hsl(21, 72%, 69%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 32%, 49%, 9%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E99F77?
White text on this background reaches 2.17:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.69:1.
What colors go well with #E99F77?
Its direct complement is #77C1E9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #77E9D8 and #7788E9 gives you contrast without the vibration.