analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#EA8A78 — Salmon
#EA8A78 is a light saturated red sitting at 9° 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.
#ea8a78
- HEX
- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK
- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #EA8A78
- fdf3f2
- f7d0c9
- f0ada1
- ea8978
- e4664f
- dd4227
- b8341d
- 902916
- 671d10
- 3f120a
- 160603
Color schemes using #EA8A78
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.
Nearby colors
#EA8A78 FAQ
What color is #EA8A78?
#EA8A78 is a shade of salmon in the red family. It has a hue of 9 degrees, 73% saturation and 69% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #EA8A78?
#EA8A78 is rgb(234, 138, 120) in RGB, hsl(9, 73%, 69%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 41%, 49%, 8%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #EA8A78?
White text on this background reaches 2.5:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.41:1.
What colors go well with #EA8A78?
Its direct complement is #76D8EA. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #76EAC1 and #769FEA gives you contrast without the vibration.