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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#EE7F72 — Salmon
#EE7F72 is a light saturated red sitting at 6° 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 #EE7F72
- fdf3f1
- f8ccc8
- f3a69e
- ee8074
- e95a4a
- e43421
- be2817
- 941f12
- 6a160d
- 400e08
- 170503
Color schemes using #EE7F72
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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#EE7F72 FAQ
What color is #EE7F72?
#EE7F72 is a shade of salmon in the red family. It has a hue of 6 degrees, 78% saturation and 69% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #EE7F72?
#EE7F72 is rgb(238, 127, 114) in RGB, hsl(6, 78%, 69%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 47%, 52%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #EE7F72?
White text on this background reaches 2.65:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.91:1.
What colors go well with #EE7F72?
Its direct complement is #72E1EE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #72EEBC and #72A4EE gives you contrast without the vibration.