LightSalmon (#FFA07A) Color Meaning and Information

LightSalmon (#FFA07A) Color Information

LightSalmon (#FFA07A) RGB value is (255, 160, 122). The hex color red value is 255, green is 160, and blue is 122. Its HSL format shows a hue of 17°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 74 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 37 percent, 52 percent, 0 percent.

LightSalmon

#FFA07A

rgb(255, 160, 122)

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LightSalmon (#FFA07A) Color Meaning

LightSalmon (#FFA07A) conveys approachable warmth, gentle cheer, and soft vitality. Its pale orange-pink hue evokes ripe fruits and sunlit charm. Psychologically, LightSalmon (#FFA07A) promotes optimism, positive energy, and creative engagement. In design, LightSalmon (#FFA07A) works beautifully in pastel, natural, or friendly palettes, adding warmth and approachability. Symbolically, it represents vitality, friendliness, and emotional warmth. Spiritually, LightSalmon (#FFA07A) fosters mindful joy, inner balance, and uplifting awareness. Across cultures, it resonates with approachable aesthetics, seasonal imagery, and cheerful accents.

Color Conversion

Convert LightSalmon (#FFA07A) across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX

#FFA07A

RGB

rgb(255, 160, 122)

HSL

hsl(17°, 100%, 74%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 37%, 52%, 0%)

HSV

hsv(17°, 52%, 100%)

XYZ

57.3237 47.8068 24.6187

Yxy

47.8068 0.4418 0.3685

Hunter Lab

69.1425 7.6398 5.5912

CIE-Lab

74.7029 31.4827 34.5419

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)

100%

Green160 / 255 (63%)

63%

Blue122 / 255 (48%)

48%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta37 / 100 (37%)

37%

Yellow52 / 100 (52%)

52%

Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

LightSalmon (#FFA07A) harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

LightSalmon (#FFA07A) harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test LightSalmon (#FFA07A) for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#FFA07A

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.99:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.99:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.99:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FFA07A appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

LightSalmon (#FFA07A)

protanopia

#d6d583

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFA07A;

Text Color

color: #FFA07A;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFA07A;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFA07A40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFA07A;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFA07A 0%, #d93e00 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to LightSalmon (#FFA07A) in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.