#F0A092
A light, vivid red closely aligning with Darksalmon.
About #F0A092
The precise color #F0A092 is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Designers often compare it to the standard color Darksalmon. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 240, 160, and 146.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 33% M, 39% Y, and 6% K. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.
When using this color as a background, text legibility must be considered. Because it is a light color, it is generally recommended to use #000000 text. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#F0A092
RGB240, 160, 146
HSL8.9°, 75.8%, 75.7%
CMYK0%, 33%, 39%, 6%
HSV8.9°, 39.2%, 94.1%
LAB73.4, 28.1, 19.5
XYZ53.7, 45.7, 33.2
Decimal15769746
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
2.07:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
10.15:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.98:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
8.63:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #F0A092;
}
.text-color {
color: #F0A092;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #F0A092;
}