What color is Salmon?
Salmon is a warm, soft pink with clear orange undertones, hex #FF7E70, close to the flesh of a ripe watermelon. The color is light but not pale, with enough orange in it to feel warm rather than cool.
What is the meaning of the color Salmon?
Named after the pinkish-orange flesh of the Atlantic salmon, the color was first recorded in English in 1776. It became a fashionable choice in textile and interior design during the 19th century, particularly in European domestic settings where soft warm tones were favored for upholstery and wallpapers. The color gained wider cultural recognition in the 20th century through its use in fashion, most visibly when it became associated with warm-weather clothing and resort wear. Lilly Pulitzer, the American fashion brand founded in 1959, helped anchor salmon as a signature color of relaxed, warm-climate style.
What colors go with Salmon?
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Conversions & Codes
| Format | Value | CSS |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #FF7E70 |
color: #FF7E70;
|
| RGB | 255, 126, 112 |
color: rgb(255, 126, 112);
|
| RGB Percentage | 100%, 49%, 44% |
color: rgb(100%, 49%, 44%);
|
| CMYK | 0%, 51%, 56%, 0% | Not supported in CSS |
| HSL | 6°, 100%, 72% |
color: hsl(6, 100%, 72%);
|
| HSV | 6°, 56%, 100% | Not supported in CSS |
| CIE-LAB | 58, 26, 5 |
color: lab(58% 26 5);
|
| Decimal | 16744048 | Not supported in CSS |
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CSS & Dev Snippets
.salmon {
color: #FF7E70;
}
$salmon: #FF7E70;
rgb(255, 126, 112)