Salmon HEX Code
The HEX code for salmon is #FA8072. Salmon is a pinkish-orange color named after the flesh of salmon fish. It's warm, inviting, and softer than coral or orange.
Salmon Color Values
| Format | Value | HEX#FA8072 RGBrgb(250, 128, 114) HSLhsl(6, 93%, 71%) CMYKC:0 M:49 Y:54 K:2
Salmon Shades and Variations
ShadeHEXDescription Light Salmon#FFA07ALighter Salmon#FA8072CSS salmon Dark Salmon#E9967ADarker Coral#FF7F50More orange | Light Coral | #F08080 | Pinker |
Salmon in Design
Salmon conveys:
- Warmth: Inviting, cozy
- Softness: Gentle, approachable
- Femininity: Subtle, elegant
- Food: Culinary, appetizing
Using Salmon in Design
``css
/* Salmon palette */
:root {
--salmon-light: #FFA07A;
--salmon: #FA8072;
--salmon-dark: #E9967A;
}
/* Soft card design */
.soft-card {
background-color: #FFF5F5;
border-left: 4px solid #FA8072;
}
``
Salmon vs Coral vs Peach
| Color | HEX | Tone | Salmon#FA8072Pink-orange Coral#FF7F50Orange-pink | Peach | #FFDAB9 | Light, soft |
Salmon is excellent for feminine designs, food-related content, and creating warm, approachable interfaces.