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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#FA9E89 — Salmon
#FA9E89 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 #FA9E89
- fef3f0
- fdcec3
- fba996
- f98469
- f75e3c
- f5390f
- cd2c09
- a02307
- 731905
- 460f03
- 180501
Color schemes using #FA9E89
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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#FA9E89 FAQ
What color is #FA9E89?
#FA9E89 is a shade of salmon in the red family. It has a hue of 11 degrees, 92% saturation and 76% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #FA9E89?
#FA9E89 is rgb(250, 158, 137) in RGB, hsl(11, 92%, 76%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 37%, 45%, 2%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #FA9E89?
White text on this background reaches 2.04:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.32:1.
What colors go well with #FA9E89?
Its direct complement is #89E5FA. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #89FAD6 and #89ADFA gives you contrast without the vibration.