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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#FCA373 — Salmon
#FCA373 is a light saturated orange sitting at 21° 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 #FCA373
- fff5f0
- fed7c2
- fdb994
- fc9a66
- fb7c38
- fa5e0a
- d14c04
- a33b03
- 752a02
- 471a01
- 190901
Color schemes using #FCA373
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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#FCA373 FAQ
What color is #FCA373?
#FCA373 is a shade of salmon in the orange family. It has a hue of 21 degrees, 96% saturation and 72% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #FCA373?
#FCA373 is rgb(252, 163, 115) in RGB, hsl(21, 96%, 72%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 35%, 54%, 1%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #FCA373?
White text on this background reaches 1.98:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.63:1.
What colors go well with #FCA373?
Its direct complement is #73CCFC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #73FCE8 and #7388FC gives you contrast without the vibration.