analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#F09F6F — Salmon
#F09F6F is a light saturated orange sitting at 22° 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 #F09F6F
- fef6f1
- f9d9c7
- f5bd9c
- f0a072
- ec8447
- e7671d
- c15414
- 964110
- 6c2f0b
- 421c07
- 170a02
Color schemes using #F09F6F
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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#F09F6F FAQ
What color is #F09F6F?
#F09F6F is a shade of salmon in the orange family. It has a hue of 22 degrees, 81% saturation and 69% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #F09F6F?
#F09F6F is rgb(240, 159, 111) in RGB, hsl(22, 81%, 69%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 34%, 54%, 6%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #F09F6F?
White text on this background reaches 2.12:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.89:1.
What colors go well with #F09F6F?
Its direct complement is #70C1F0. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #70F0DF and #7081F0 gives you contrast without the vibration.