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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#F68C74 — Salmon
#F68C74 is a light saturated red sitting at 11° 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 #F68C74
- fef3f1
- fbcfc5
- f8aa98
- f6856c
- f36140
- f03c14
- c82f0d
- 9c250a
- 701a07
- 441004
- 180602
Color schemes using #F68C74
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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#F68C74 FAQ
What color is #F68C74?
#F68C74 is a shade of salmon in the red family. It has a hue of 11 degrees, 88% saturation and 71% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #F68C74?
#F68C74 is rgb(246, 140, 116) in RGB, hsl(11, 88%, 71%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 43%, 53%, 4%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #F68C74?
White text on this background reaches 2.35:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.92:1.
What colors go well with #F68C74?
Its direct complement is #74DEF6. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #74F6CD and #749DF6 gives you contrast without the vibration.