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Salmon

Hex Code #ED8D64

Color Analysis Summary

Color #ED8D64, historically referred to as Salmon, is a beautifully balanced color tone. Mathematically, in the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) spectrum, this color is formulated by mixing 93% red, 55% green, and 39% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 237, Green: 141, and Blue: 100. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #ED8D64. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 18°, a saturation of 79%, and a lightness index of 66%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 93%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #ED8D64 into your UI layout is highly recommended for building visual hierarchy, either as a primary brand marker or a subtle secondary accent. When paired with its programmatic complement or analogous siblings, it creates a highly professional and accessible color scheme.

Color Code Formats

RGB (Red, Green, Blue)237, 141, 100
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)18°, 79%, 66%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)18°, 58%, 93%
CSS Valuergb(237, 141, 100)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background2.44:1
AA Normal Text (4.5:1)FAIL
AA Large Text (3.0:1)FAIL
AAA Normal Text (7.0:1)FAIL
AAA Large Text (4.5:1)FAIL
On Black Background8.59:1
AA Normal Text (4.5:1)PASS
AA Large Text (3.0:1)PASS
AAA Normal Text (7.0:1)PASS
AAA Large Text (4.5:1)PASS

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