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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#FA8072 — Salmon
#FA8072 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 #FA8072
- fef2f0
- fdc9c3
- fba096
- fa7768
- f84e3b
- f6250e
- ce1b07
- a01506
- 730f04
- 460903
- 190301
Color schemes using #FA8072
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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#FA8072 FAQ
What color is #FA8072?
#FA8072 is a shade of salmon in the red family. It has a hue of 6 degrees, 93% saturation and 71% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #FA8072?
#FA8072 is rgb(250, 128, 114) in RGB, hsl(6, 93%, 71%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 49%, 54%, 2%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #FA8072?
White text on this background reaches 2.5:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.4:1.
What colors go well with #FA8072?
Its direct complement is #70ECFA. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #70FAC3 and #70A7FA gives you contrast without the vibration.