All you need to know about Salmon.

Find out what the color means and how you can pair it with other colors to achieve beautiful results.

Salmon Color Guide: A Warm and Joyful Hue

Salmon (#FA8072) is a delightful color created by blending pink with a touch of orange, resulting in a soft, light shade that’s more subdued than living coral. This vibrant yet soothing hue is often associated with faith, health, and joy, making it a versatile and uplifting choice in design.

Salmon: Symbolism and Appeal

Salmon (#FA8072) embodies warmth, happiness, and vitality. It is often used to convey feelings of serenity and positivity, thanks to its soft, harmonious blend of pink and orange tones. The color is also linked to health and well-being, making it a popular choice in wellness and lifestyle contexts.

Perfect Pairings with Salmon (#FA8072)

Salmon pairs wonderfully with a variety of colors:

When combined with greens and blue-greens (#0D98BA), Salmon (#FA8072) enhances its warm orange undertones, creating a balanced and refreshing palette.

Salmon also works beautifully with other feminine hues like white (#FFFFFF), orange (#FFA500), and pink (#FFC0CB), creating a soft, harmonious color scheme that feels both fresh and delicate.

Salmon Color Specifications

Hex Code: #FA8072 – A warm, inviting color that adds a cheerful and balanced touch to any design.

Color conversion

HEX
#FA8072

RGB DECIMAL
250, 128, 114

RGB PERCENTAGE
1.0, 0.5, 0.4

HSL
6.2, 0.9, 0.7, 1.0

HSV
6.2, 0.5, 1.0

CMYK
0.0, 0.5, 0.5, 0.0

LAB
67.3, 45.2, 29.1

NUMBER
16416882

LUMINANCE
0.37

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