analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#FF9999 — Salmon
#FF9999 is a light saturated red sitting at 0° 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.
#ff9999
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Tints and shades of #FF9999
- fff0f0
- ffc1c1
- ff9292
- ff6363
- ff3434
- ff0505
- d50000
- a60000
- 770000
- 480000
- 190000
Color schemes using #FF9999
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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#FF9999 FAQ
What color is #FF9999?
#FF9999 is a shade of salmon in the red family. It has a hue of 0 degrees, 100% saturation and 80% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #FF9999?
#FF9999 is rgb(255, 153, 153) in RGB, hsl(0, 100%, 80%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 40%, 40%, 0%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #FF9999?
White text on this background reaches 2.05:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.27:1.
What colors go well with #FF9999?
Its direct complement is #99FFFF. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #99FFCC and #99CCFF gives you contrast without the vibration.