HEX
#FA8072Primary tokenCSS Named Color Reference
Salmon Color Code
Salmon·#FA8072
Red FamilyWarmMid toneHigh saturationoklch(73.5% 0.152 28)
RGB
rgb(250, 128, 114)Screen valuesHSL
hsl(6 93% 71%)Hue and lightnessCMYK
0, 49, 54, 2Print handoffLAB
67, 45, 29Perceptual referenceOKLCH
oklch(73.5% 0.152 28)Modern perceptualSalmon is a mid-tone, high-saturation CSS named color at #FA8072. If you searched for salmon hex code, FA8072, or salmon RGB, this page gives the exact color value, conversion formats, contrast checks, nearby colors, and links into the lookup and converter workflows.
Best text colorDark text
Body text contrast6.86:1
Best UseAlerts, destructive actions, high-energy CTAs, and urgent interface signals
Tonal Scale
100#FEE8E6
300#FDC5BE
500#FB978B
600#FA8072
800#B45C52
Contrast Checks
White text on this color
Buttons, badges, and filled actions.
2.50:1Needs more separation
Dark text on this color
Large headings and selective UI.
6.86:1Safe for body text
This color on light surface
Links, borders, and icons on light UI.
2.38:1Needs more separation
Best text colorDark textContrast 6.86:1
Professional Reference
OKLCHoklch(73.5% 0.152 28)
Relative Luminance0.3698
Source TypeCSS Named Color
Classification
Red FamilyWarmMid toneHigh saturation
Source Context
Source Type
CSS Named Color
System
CSS
Closest Matches
Material Red A100Ant Design Red 4Tailwind Red 400
Color Notes
- Salmon is kept as an exact CSS named color for #FA8072.
- Queries for salmon color code, FA8072, or salmon RGB usually need the value first, then contrast and implementation context.
Accessibility Matrix
White text on this color
White text placed on the current color.
2.50:1Needs more separation
Dark text on this color
Dark text or headings on the current color.
6.86:1AA
This color on light surface
Use this color for links, strokes, or icons on light UI.
2.38:1Needs more separation
This color on dark surface
Use this color inside dark shells for strokes, tags, or icons.
6.86:1AA
Best text colorDark textContrast 6.86:1 · AA
Where It Works
- Use it for alerts, errors, destructive actions, urgent badges, and high-energy accents.
- Keep red focused because broad red surfaces can feel heavy or stressful.
- Pair with white, warm neutrals, deep red shades, and restrained supporting colors.
Reference Notes
Last Updated
2026-09-03
Source Library
CSS Standard Colors
Methodology
Verified source values + site guidance
Color Notes
Salmon is sourced from the published CSS Standard Colors library and retained here as a searchable reference swatch for product and interface reference work.
Hue Family
High-energy warm reds for editorial and alerts.
Source Collections
CSS Named Colors
Related Colors
Palette Starting Points
Implementation Snippets
:root {
--color-salmon: #FA8072;
--color-salmon-rgb: 250 128 114;
}class="bg-[#FA8072] text-white"
class="hover:bg-[#B45C52] ring-1 ring-[#FA8072]"{
"salmon": "#FA8072",
"salmonRgb": [250, 128, 114],
"salmonHsl": [6, 93, 71]
}