Salmon

HEX: #FA8072 | Modern Palette

On White
2.50:1
FAIL
On Black
8.40:1
PASS

Color Specifications

HEX
#FA8072
RGB
250, 128, 114
HSL
6°, 54% ,98%
CMYK
0, 48.8, 54.4, 1.96

About Salmon

Salmon (#FA8072) is a color with RGB(250, 128, 114) and HSL(6.18°, 54.4%, 98.04%). In design, it fits Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Background. Its complementary color is #72ECFA, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #72FA80 and #8072FA. The name comes from salmo (Latin).

  • HEX: #FA8072
  • RGB: 250, 128, 114
  • HSL: 6.18°, 54.4%, 98.04%
  • Style: Warm
  • Use case: Text, Button, Background
  • Complementary color: #72ECFA
  • Triadic colors: #72FA80, #8072FA
  • The name comes from salmo (Latin).

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Color Palettes

Salmon #FA8072 is used in Monochromatic, Neutral + Accent, Analogous, 3 + 1 + 1 palettes, giving designers ready-made combinations for backgrounds, surfaces, accents, and interface elements.

Monochromatic Five tones of the same hue — a reliable scale for backgrounds, surfaces, and text.
 
 
 
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Neutral + Accent Four near-neutral tones grounded by a saturated accent — clean and versatile for UI.
 
 
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Analogous Five hues drifting across a 60° arc — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
 
 
 
 
 
3 + 1 + 1 Three analogous base colors, one complementary accent, one dark anchor — bold yet balanced.
 
 
 
 
 

Color Harmonies

Salmon #FA8072 pairs with #72ECFA as its complementary color, and #72FA80 and #8072FA in triadic combinations. These harmony relationships help create balanced color combinations for UI, branding, and design work.

Complementary

The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.

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Analogous

Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.

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Triadic

Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.

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Split-Complementary

Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.

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Tetradic (Square)

Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.

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Monochromatic

Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.

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Shades & Tints

The shade and tint range for Salmon #FA8072 moves from dark #190301 tones through the base color to lighter #FEE9E6 tones, making it useful for depth, hierarchy, and background variation.

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Color Characteristics

Mood
Style
Warm
Use case
Text Button Background

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #AFAF6D
Protanopia #949473
Tritanopia #FB7E7E
Achromatopsia #A4A4A4

Frequently Asked Questions

Salmon (#FA8072) is a color with RGB(250, 128, 114) and HSL(6.18°, 54.4%, 98.04%).

#FA8072 pairs strongly with #72ECFA as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#FA8072 is suitable for Text, Button, Background and works well with Warm styles.

The name Salmon is linked to salmo from Latin, meaning salmon.

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word salmo
Meaning salmon
Language Latin
First Recorded Use Middle English

History

The word 'salmon' entered English from Anglo-Norman 'samoun', which itself came from Latin 'salmo'. The Latin word's ultimate origin is debated, but it's thought to be related to 'salire' (to leap), referring to the fish's jumping behavior. The color 'salmon' as a descriptor for a reddish-orange hue similar to the flesh of the fish became common much later than the word for the fish itself.

First Recorded Use

13th Century

Cultural Associations

Salmon is a highly prized fish globally, both for its culinary value and its significance in various cultures. It plays a crucial role in the ecosystems of the Northern Hemisphere and has been a staple food for indigenous peoples for millennia. Its migratory journeys are often seen as symbols of perseverance and return. The color 'salmon' is often associated with warmth, nature, and sometimes femininity.

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Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #FA8072;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #FA8072;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #FA8072;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #FA8072,
        #F7FCFD
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #FA8072,
        #F7FCFD
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$salmon: #FA8072;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$salmon-r: 250;
$salmon-g: 128;
$salmon-b: 114;

// Usage
.element {
    background-color: $salmon;
    color: rgba($salmon-r, $salmon-g, $salmon-b, 0.8);
}