A study in orange
Dark Salmon
#E9967A
- Family
- Orange
- L
- 0.751
- C
- 0.108
- H
- 39°
Notes
Dark Salmon is a muted pink-orange named after the slightly darker flesh of fresh-caught Atlantic salmon. The CSS hex sits between Salmon and Peach Puff, with low chroma and warm undertones. Beauty, wellness, and food brands use it as a soft accent that suggests warmth without bright energy. Deep teal alongside gives complementary contrast; charcoal handles type. Bright reds will pull the warmth out and make it look muddy by comparison. Body text against white falls below AA at every size, so its proper home is backgrounds and accents.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Dark Salmon?
Dark Salmon is a muted pink-orange named after the slightly darker flesh of fresh-caught Atlantic salmon. The CSS hex sits between Salmon and Peach Puff, with low chroma and warm undertones. Its hex code is #E9967A.
What are the tints and shades of Dark Salmon?
uishades builds an 11-step OKLCH ramp for Dark Salmon (#E9967A) - its lightest tints through its darkest shades - plus an 11-stop Tailwind scale (50–950), both keyed to the same 50–950 stops. Lightness steps stay evenly spaced and the hue stays stable, so the mid-tones don't go muddy.
What colors pair well with Dark Salmon?
Its complementary color is #50BEDD. Triadic partners are #6CC396 and #A0A7F2; analogous neighbours are #DAA15E and #E9919F.
What are the OKLCH and RGB values of Dark Salmon?
Dark Salmon is #E9967A - OKLCH 0.751 0.108 39°, rgb(233 150 122), in the orange family.