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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#EE8F77 — Salmon
#EE8F77 is a light saturated orange sitting at 12° 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 #EE8F77
- fdf4f1
- f8d1c8
- f3af9e
- ee8c74
- e96a4a
- e44821
- be3917
- 942c12
- 6a200d
- 401308
- 170703
Color schemes using #EE8F77
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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#EE8F77 FAQ
What color is #EE8F77?
#EE8F77 is a shade of salmon in the orange family. It has a hue of 12 degrees, 78% saturation and 70% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #EE8F77?
#EE8F77 is rgb(238, 143, 119) in RGB, hsl(12, 78%, 70%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 40%, 50%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #EE8F77?
White text on this background reaches 2.38:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.83:1.
What colors go well with #EE8F77?
Its direct complement is #77D6EE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #77EECA and #779BEE gives you contrast without the vibration.