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Dark Salmon#E9967A

Dark Salmon color code is #E9967A. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with dark salmon.

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Dark Salmon Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of Dark Salmon is 0.4054. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.31:1 against white and 9.11:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
Dark Salmon on white2.31:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Dark Salmon on black9.11:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on Dark Salmon2.31:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on Dark Salmon9.11:1AAA

Dark Salmon — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for Dark Salmon?+
The hex code for Dark Salmon is #E9967A. In RGB it's rgb(233, 150, 122), and in HSL it's hsl(15, 72%, 70%).
What is the RGB value of Dark Salmon?+
Dark Salmon in RGB is (233, 150, 122). Written in CSS: rgb(233, 150, 122).
What is the CMYK value of Dark Salmon?+
Dark Salmon converts to CMYK(0%, 36%, 48%, 9%) for print. Hex equivalent is #E9967A.
Is dark salmon a warm or cool color?+
Dark Salmon (#E9967A) is a warm orange — its hue sits at 15° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does dark salmon belong to?+
Dark Salmon belongs to the orange family. Its HSL is 15°, 72%, 70% — a warm tone within the broader orange group.
Is dark salmon accessible for body text on a white background?+
Dark Salmon on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.31:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for dark salmon?+
The nearest Pantone match for Dark Salmon (#E9967A) is 487 C Pantone 487 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use Dark Salmon in design

Practical guidance for using dark salmon (#E9967A) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Dark Salmon (#E9967A) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 9.1:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.3:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, Dark Salmon (#E9967A) reads as high-energy and confident and approachable and modern. It fits naturally into youth-oriented brands, food, hospitality, creative tools. Use it as the primary identity color and pair with one neutral (white, off-white, or near-black). Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

Dark Salmon flatters warm-leaning skin tones (golden, peach, olive undertones) and works well in spring/summer collections. It pairs naturally with warm neutrals (cream, camel, brown, olive) and contrasts effectively with denim or navy. As an accent piece — scarf, bag, shoes — dark salmon can carry an entire neutral outfit; as a head-to-toe color it can overwhelm and is best reserved for evening or statement pieces.

Interior design

Dark Salmon is best used as a single accent wall, ceiling stripe, or feature piece (cabinetry, tile, an upholstered headboard) — at this saturation a full room can feel overwhelming. Pair with crisp white trim and one warm-wood tone to ground the energy.