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#FA8072

Salmon Color — #FA8072

Complete color reference for #FA8072: conversions to RGB, HSL, HSV, CMYK, color harmonies, shades & tints scale, and WCAG accessibility contrast ratios.

Color Format Conversions

HEX#FA8072
RGBrgb(250, 128, 114)
HSLhsl(6, 93%, 71%)
HSVhsv(6, 54%, 98%)
CMYKC:0% M:49% Y:54% K:2%
CSS Colorsalmon
Decimal16416882
Luminance0.3698

WCAG Accessibility Contrast

#FA8072 on White
Ratio: 2.5:1 — Fail
#FA8072 on Black
Ratio: 8.4:1 — AAA
White on #FA8072
Ratio: 2.5:1 — Fail
Black on #FA8072
Ratio: 8.4:1 — AAA

WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 (normal text) or ≥3:1 (large text). WCAG AAA requires ≥7:1.

Shades & Tints Scale

50#FFF9F8
100#FEECEA
200#FED9D5
300#FDC6C0
400#FCACA3
500#FA8072
600#C8665B
700#964D44
800#64332E
900#3F201D

Steps 50–400 are tints (mixed with white); 500 is the base color; 600–900 are shades (mixed with black).

Color Harmonies

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the RGB equivalent of #FA8072?

The RGB equivalent is rgb(250, 128, 114). The red channel is 250, green is 128, and blue is 114 (scale 0–255).

What is the HSL value of #FA8072?

The HSL value is hsl(6, 93%, 71%). Hue is 6°, saturation is 93%, and lightness is 71%.

Does #FA8072 meet WCAG accessibility standards?

On a white background, #FA8072 achieves a 2.5:1 contrast ratio (Fail). On a black background it achieves 8.4:1 (AAA). WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 for normal text.

What is the complementary color of #FA8072?

The complementary color (180° opposite on the hue wheel) of #FA8072 is #70ECFA.