Light Salmon
#FFA07AAbout Light Salmon
Light Salmon is the hex color #FFA07A, which translates to rgb(255, 160, 122) in RGB and hsl(17, 100%, 74%) in HSL. On the color wheel it sits at 17 degrees, with a saturation of 100 percent and a lightness of 74 percent. In the orange family, it reads as a light shade.
Using Light Salmon in a design
Text placed directly on Light Salmon is most legible in dark ink, which is why the swatch above uses it. For a full interface, pull light steps from the tint strip for backgrounds and dark steps from the shade strip for text and borders, keeping a single consistent hue throughout. Always confirm a given pair in the contrast checker before shipping.
Building a palette around Light Salmon
The pairings above give you three classic starting points. The complementary color sits opposite on the wheel and works well as an accent that draws the eye. The analogous colors sit right beside Light Salmon for calmer, harmonious combinations. The triadic pair spaces three hues evenly for a balanced, energetic palette. Open any swatch to explore it as its own color.
Full values for Light Salmon
- HEX: #FFA07A
- RGB: rgb(255, 160, 122)
- HSL: hsl(17, 100%, 74%)
- HSV: hsv(17, 52%, 100%)
- CMYK: cmyk(0%, 37%, 52%, 0%)