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Salmon

Hex Code #FB8E70

Color Analysis Summary

Color #FB8E70, 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 98% red, 56% green, and 44% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 251, Green: 142, and Blue: 112. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #FB8E70. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 13°, a saturation of 95%, and a lightness index of 71%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 98%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #FB8E70 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)251, 142, 112
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)13°, 95%, 71%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)13°, 55%, 98%
CSS Valuergb(251, 142, 112)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background2.28:1
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 Background9.21:1
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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