Salmon vs Wine: What's the Difference?

The main difference between Salmon and Wine is brightness and saturation: both are red shades, but Salmon is lighter and Salmon is more saturated. Salmon (#FA8072) has an HSL of 6°, 93%, 71%, whereas Wine (#722F37) sits at 353°, 42%, 32%.

Salmon#FA8072

Wine#722F37

#FA8072Blended: #B65855#722F37

Salmon vs Wine: Key Differences at a Glance

Aspect Salmon Wine

BrightnessLight (L=71%) — airy, soft, approachableDark (L=32%) — rich, serious, substantial

SaturationVivid (S=93%) — bright, energetic, eye-catchingModerately saturated (S=42%) — balanced in intensity

Hue familyRedRed

TemperatureWarmWarm

Hex code#FA8072#722F37

RGB250, 128, 114114, 47, 55

Can you use Salmon and Wine together?

Wine text on Salmon

Salmon text on Wine

Contrast Ratio:3.86:1Large Text Only

How to Tell Salmon and Wine Apart

●Look at lightness first: Salmon is noticeably lighter.
●Check saturation: Salmon looks more vivid and saturated.
●Watch the undertone: the hue shifts 347° between them, which changes the perceived temperature.
●Compare them on a white background to see true saturation, and on black to see true lightness.

When to Use Salmon vs Wine in Design

Use Salmon for:

●Alerts, errors, stop states

●Sale & promotion banners

●Food and beverage packaging

●Sports and energy branding

●Romantic & bold fashion

Use Wine for:

●Alerts, errors, stop states

●Sale & promotion banners

●Food and beverage packaging

●Sports and energy branding

●Romantic & bold fashion

Salmon and Wine Hex Codes, RGB & HSL

Salmon#FA8072

Salmon (#FA8072) is a light, vivid red with a warm undertone — it feels airy, soft, approachable and bright, energetic, eye-catching.

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Wine#722F37

Wine (#722F37) is a dark, moderately saturated red with a warm undertone — it feels rich, serious, substantial and balanced in intensity.

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Salmon and Wine WCAG Contrast Ratios

Text legibility depends on the contrast ratio between foreground and background. WCAG 2.1 AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text; AAA requires 7:1. Use these numbers to choose accessible combinations for your design.

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Salmon text on white

2.5:1Fail

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Salmon text on black

8.4:1AAA

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Wine text on white

9.65:1AAA

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Wine text on black

2.18:1Fail

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Salmon text on Wine

3.86:1AA Large

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Wine text on Salmon

3.86:1AA Large

Explore Salmon and Wine individually

Each color has a dedicated page with shades, tints, CSS name, pairings, and color psychology.

Salmon color page#FA8072 · shades, tints, pairings Wine color page#722F37 · shades, tints, pairings

More Salmon and Wine Comparisons

Salmon vs Wine FAQ

What is the difference between salmon and wine?+

The main difference between Salmon and Wine is brightness and saturation: both are red shades, but Salmon is lighter and Salmon is more saturated. Salmon (#FA8072) has an HSL of 6°, 93%, 71%, whereas Wine (#722F37) sits at 353°, 42%, 32%.

Is salmon darker than wine?+

No. Wine is the darker of the two at 32% lightness, while Salmon sits higher at 71%.

Are salmon and wine the same color?+

No. Salmon is #FA8072 and Wine is #722F37. They differ by 13° in hue, 39% in lightness, and 51% in saturation.

Which is more saturated, salmon or wine?+

Salmon is more saturated. In HSL, Salmon has 93% saturation and Wine has 42% — Salmon is the more vivid of the two, while Wine reads as more muted.

Is salmon warm or cool?+

Salmon (#FA8072) is a warm red. Its hue sits at 6° on the color wheel, which places it in the warm range.

Is wine warm or cool?+

Wine (#722F37) is a warm red. Its hue sits at 353° on the color wheel, which places it in the warm range.

Can you use salmon and wine together?+

Yes. Both salmon and wine are red shades, so they pair naturally in a monochromatic palette. Use wine as the dominant color and salmon as the accent or highlight.

What color family does salmon belong to?+

Salmon belongs to the red family. Its HSL is 6°, 93%, 71% — a warm tone within the broader red group.

What is the hex code for salmon?+

The hex code for Salmon is #FA8072. In RGB, that's rgb(250, 128, 114), and in HSL it's hsl(6, 93%, 71%).

What is the hex code for wine?+

The hex code for Wine is #722F37. In RGB, that's rgb(114, 47, 55), and in HSL it's hsl(353, 42%, 32%).