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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#EF9599 — Salmon
#EF9599 is a light saturated red sitting at 357° 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 #EF9599
- fdf2f2
- f7c9cb
- f1a0a4
- eb777d
- e54e56
- df262f
- b91c24
- 91161c
- 681014
- 3f090c
- 160304
Color schemes using #EF9599
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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#EF9599 FAQ
What color is #EF9599?
#EF9599 is a shade of salmon in the red family. It has a hue of 357 degrees, 74% saturation and 76% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #EF9599?
#EF9599 is rgb(239, 149, 153) in RGB, hsl(357, 74%, 76%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 38%, 36%, 6%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #EF9599?
White text on this background reaches 2.23:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.43:1.
What colors go well with #EF9599?
Its direct complement is #95EFEB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #95EFBD and #95C6EF gives you contrast without the vibration.