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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#F49E95 — Salmon
#F49E95 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 #F49E95
- fef2f1
- f9ccc7
- f5a59c
- f07e72
- ec5847
- e7311d
- c12614
- 961d10
- 6c150b
- 420d07
- 170402
Color schemes using #F49E95
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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#F49E95 FAQ
What color is #F49E95?
#F49E95 is a shade of salmon in the red family. It has a hue of 6 degrees, 81% saturation and 77% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #F49E95?
#F49E95 is rgb(244, 158, 149) in RGB, hsl(6, 81%, 77%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 35%, 39%, 4%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #F49E95?
White text on this background reaches 2.06:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.17:1.
What colors go well with #F49E95?
Its direct complement is #95EAF4. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #95F4CE and #95BBF4 gives you contrast without the vibration.