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Salmon

Hex Code #FF6A70

Color Analysis Summary

Color #FF6A70, 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 100% red, 42% green, and 44% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 255, Green: 106, and Blue: 112. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #FF6A70. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 358°, a saturation of 100%, and a lightness index of 71%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 100%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #FF6A70 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)255, 106, 112
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)358°, 100%, 71%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)358°, 58%, 100%
CSS Valuergb(255, 106, 112)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background2.78:1
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 Background7.55:1
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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