darksalmon

#E9967A

CSS color

Dark Salmon (#E9967A) is a warm, muted coral-pink CSS named color, deeper and less bright than standard salmon. It has an earthier, more terracotta quality suggesting sun-kissed Mediterranean ceramics, warm skin tones, and aged rose. It is a popular choice for warm, feminine palettes in cosmetics, lifestyle branding, and sunset-inspired editorial design.

Color Values

HEX

#E9967A

RGB

233, 150, 122

HSL

15.1, 71.6%, 69.6%

HSV

15.1, 47.6%, 91.4%

CMYK

0.0%, 35.6%, 47.6%, 8.6%

OKLCH

0.7507 0.1082 39.4

Properties

Color Psychology

Light oranges like peach and apricot radiate friendliness, comfort, and gentle optimism. They are psychologically soothing and feel approachable without being overly stimulating. These tones often appear in hospitality and food branding to suggest warmth and welcome.

Design Usage

Soft oranges make excellent card backgrounds and notification banners that need attention without alarm. They are popular in onboarding flows and empty-state illustrations to create a welcoming atmosphere. Pair them with slate gray text and white surfaces for a clean, modern look.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #E9967A;
color: #E9967A;
border-color: #E9967A;
Nearest Tailwind: Red 300 #FCA5A5

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

2.31:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

9.11:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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