Salmon Glow color: hex code #EBB9AF
Salmon Glow has the hex code #EBB9AF. It is a light, moderate red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 92.2% red, 72.5% green and 68.6% blue (235, 185, 175).
Its hue angle is 10°, with 60% saturation and 80% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 21% magenta, 26% yellow and 8% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.09:1).
Salmon Glow (#EBB9AF) color codes
| HEX | #EBB9AF | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(235, 185, 175) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(92.2%, 72.5%, 68.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(10, 60%, 80%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(10, 26%, 92%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 21%, 26%, 8%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(79.3, 16.57, 11.97) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(79.3, 20.44, 35.85) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(59.349, 55.458, 48.127) | |
| Decimal | 15448495 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Salmon Glow, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #EBB9AF | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.09:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.74:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #EBB9AF as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.74:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.09:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #EBB9AF looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c4bfaeProtanopia
no red cones#cfc8afDeuteranopia
no green cones#f7b3b6Tritanopia
no blue cones#c4c4c4Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #ebb9af; }
.text { color: #ebb9af; }
.border { border: 2px solid #ebb9af; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(235 185 175 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #ebb9af, #ebd7af); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Baby Pink.
See #EBB9AF on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #EBB9AF?
- #EBB9AF is a light, moderate red known as Salmon Glow. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Salmon Glow?
- The RGB value is 235, 185, 175: 235 red, 185 green and 175 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Salmon Glow?
- The complementary color is #AFE1EB, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #EBB9AF?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.09:1 and white text 1.74:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.