Is Dark Salmon (#E9967A) accessible for digital body text?

Against a pure white background (#FFFFFF), #E9967A achieves a contrast ratio of 2.31:1 (Failing WCAG AA normal text). Against a dark slate background (#0F172A), it achieves a contrast ratio of 7.74:1 (Passing WCAG AA normal text).

Which color harmonies pair best with Dark Salmon?

The exact complementary color for #E9967A is #7BCEEA. For analogous pairings, use #EA7B97 and #EACE7B. You can explore these combinations further in our Color Harmony Generator.

Color Directory/Dark Salmon

Dark Salmon (#E9967A)

Q: What are the exact digital and print color codes for Dark Salmon (#E9967A)?

Dark Salmon has the HEX code #E9967A. In RGB color coordinates, its values are 233, 150, 122. In HSL, it is 15°, 72%, 70%. In CMYK print values, it corresponds to C:0% M:36% Y:48% K:9%.

Luminance: 41% · Nearest standard name: Dark Salmon

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DARK SALMON

#E9967A

rgb(233, 150, 122) · hsl(15°, 72%, 70%)

HEX#E9967A

RGB233, 150, 122

HSL15°, 72%, 70%

HSV / HSB15°, 48%, 91%

CMYK (Print)0%, 36%, 48%, 9%

Color Harmonies

Complementary

#E9967A#7BCEEA

Analogous

#EA7B97#E9967A#EACE7B

Triadic

#E9967A#7BEA97#977BEA

Tints & Shades

Lighter Tints

Darker Shades

WCAG 2.2 Contrast Verification

Against White (#FFFFFF)2.31:1

Sample text rendered with #E9967A on white

AA Normal: FAILAA Large: FAIL

Against Dark (#0F172A)7.74:1

Sample text rendered with #E9967A on dark

AA Normal: PASSAA Large: PASS

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Comprehensive Color Profile & Design Architecture

The Complete Color Guide to Dark Salmon (#E9967A)

Dark Salmon (#E9967A) is a distinct shade within the Coral & Orange chromatic spectrum. Characterized by an optical luminance of 41% and a warm color temperature, this tone plays a vital role across web applications, brand identities, and editorial typography. Discover its mathematical harmonies, accessibility metrics, UI engineering roles, and front-end code tokens.

Technical Colorimetry & Coordinate Breakdown

Exact mathematical values across digital display, print press, and human perceptual spaces.

HEX Code#E9967A

RGB Space233, 150, 122

HSL Values15°, 72%, 70%

HSV / HSB15°, 48%, 91%

CMYK Ink0%, 36%, 48%, 9%

TemperatureWarm

Optical Color Harmony Formulas for Dark Salmon

Geometric intervals calculated from #E9967A on the 360-degree color wheel.

Direct Polar (180°)#7BCEEA

Complementary Harmony

Pairs Dark Salmon with its polar opposite (#7BCEEA) to create maximum optical contrast, perfect for high-converting call-to-action buttons.

Adjacent (±30°)#EA7B97 · #EACE7B

Analogous Harmony

Positions adjacent neighboring hues on either side of Dark Salmon for serene, gentle, and organic visual transitions.

Split Angles (150° / 210°)#7BEACE · #7B97EA

Split-Complementary

Uses the two colors flanking the direct complement of Dark Salmon, offering rich visual variety without harsh chromatic vibration.

Triangular (120°)#7BEA97 · #977BEA

Triadic Harmony

Forms an equilateral triangle on the color wheel, generating playful, dynamic energy when balanced against a neutral background.

Rectangular (90°)#97EA7B · #7BCEEA · #CE7BEA

Tetradic (Square) Harmony

A rich four-color scheme combining two complementary pairs, ideal for complex dashboards, gaming HUDs, and multi-tier charts.

Interactive Exploration

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The 60-30-10 UI Implementation Role for Dark Salmon

Recommended proportional volume and semantic interface assignment.

Recommended Assignment: Interactive Brand Accent (10% Volume)

With a saturation of 72% and lightness of 70%, Dark Salmon (#E9967A) acts as an attention-grabbing focal point. In user interfaces, reserve it for primary CTA buttons, active state indicators, and notification badges to draw user clicks immediately.

Light Mode SurfaceIdeal for buttons and badges

Dark Mode AdaptationDesaturate slightly for ambient glow

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Color Psychology & Industry Alignment

Strategic cognitive triggers and target sector recommendations.

Cognitive & Emotional Perception

Radiates high energy, urgency, passionate emotion, and dramatic visual power. Commands immediate human attention.

Optimal Industry Verticals

E-Commerce Flash Sales, Fitness Apparel, Gaming HUDs, Food & Beverage. Combining Dark Salmon with intentional neutral whitespace reinforces authority and conversion clarity.

Production Code Tokens for Dark Salmon

Drop-in design system tokens for CSS, Tailwind CSS, and SCSS.

CSS Custom Properties (:root)Vanilla CSS

:root {
  --color-e9967a: #E9967A;
  --color-e9967a-rgb: 233, 150, 122;
  --color-e9967a-hsl: 15deg 72% 70%;
}

tailwind.config.jsTailwind CSS

module.exports = {
  theme: {
    extend: {
      colors: {
        'e9967a': '#E9967A',
      }
    }
  }
};

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dark Salmon (#E9967A)

Authoritative answers covering Dark Salmon color codes, WCAG contrast compliance, and UI design systems.

What are the exact digital and print color codes for Dark Salmon (#E9967A)?

Dark Salmon is defined by the HEX code #E9967A. Its digital screen RGB coordinates are R:233, G:150, B:122. Its cylindrical HSL values are Hue:15°, Saturation:72%, Lightness:70%. In HSV/HSB format, it is 15°, 48%, 91%. For four-color CMYK process printing, its ink percentages are C:0%, M:36%, Y:48%, K:9%.

Does Dark Salmon (#E9967A) pass WCAG 2.2 accessibility standards for text readability?

Against a pure white (#FFFFFF) background, Dark Salmon achieves a contrast ratio of 2.31:1 (Failing WCAG AA for normal body text, and Failing for large headings). Against dark slate (#0F172A), it achieves a contrast ratio of 7.74:1 (Passing WCAG AA).

What is the direct complementary color for Dark Salmon (#E9967A)?

The exact 180-degree optical complementary color for #E9967A is #7BCEEA. When placed side-by-side, #E9967A and #7BCEEA create maximum visual tension and high click-through conversion rates.

What is the recommended role for Dark Salmon in the 60-30-10 UI design rule?

How can I copy and export Dark Salmon into Tailwind CSS and CSS variables?

You can define Dark Salmon in CSS custom properties as ':root { --color-custom: #E9967A; }' or paste it into your 'tailwind.config.js' file under 'theme.extend.colors'. You can also generate full palettes containing Dark Salmon using our interactive Color Palette Generator.

Which color family does Dark Salmon (#E9967A) belong to?

Dark Salmon belongs to the Coral & Orange family (Warm spectrum). You can explore full tonal ramps and curated palettes in our Coral & Orange Color Guide.