salmon 1

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #FF8C69?

RGB(255, 140, 105), HSL(14,0, 100,0%, 70,6%), CMYK(0,0%, 45,1%, 58,8%, 0,0%).

Q: Does #FF8C69 meet WCAG contrast on white?

2,28:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

#FF8C69

X11 color

Overview

#FF8C69 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 255, 140, 105, in HSL 14.0°, 100.0%, 70.6%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 45.1%, 58.8%, 0.0%. The nearest named color is salmon 1.

Salmon 1 (#FF8C69) is the brightest variant in the X11 Salmon series, a vivid, warm coral-orange-pink with maximum saturation in the salmon family. The brightness and orange warmth give it an energetic, tropical quality reminiscent of ripe peaches and coral reef colours. Used in vibrant design work, fashion graphics, and warm colour schemes, it reads as joyful and summery — the most lively expression of the salmon hue family.

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Valeurs de couleur

HEX

#FF8C69

RGB

255, 140, 105

HSL

14,0, 100,0%, 70,6%

HSV

14,0, 58,8%, 100,0%

CMYK

0,0%, 45,1%, 58,8%, 0,0%

OKLCH

0,7584 0,148 37,7

Propriétés

Chaud Clair Le plus proche : salmon 1

Psychologie des couleurs

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.