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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#F87E68 — Salmon
#F87E68 is a light saturated red sitting at 9° 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 #F87E68
- fef2f0
- fcccc4
- faa697
- f87f6a
- f6593d
- f43210
- cc270a
- 9f1e07
- 721605
- 450d03
- 180501
Color schemes using #F87E68
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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#F87E68 FAQ
What color is #F87E68?
#F87E68 is a shade of salmon in the red family. It has a hue of 9 degrees, 91% saturation and 69% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #F87E68?
#F87E68 is rgb(248, 126, 104) in RGB, hsl(9, 91%, 69%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 49%, 58%, 3%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #F87E68?
White text on this background reaches 2.57:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.18:1.
What colors go well with #F87E68?
Its direct complement is #68E2F8. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #68F8C6 and #689AF8 gives you contrast without the vibration.