#F87566

A light, vivid red closely aligning with Salmon.

About #F87566

The hex code #F87566 represents a beautifully specific shade of red. Its closest recognized web color is Salmon. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 248, 117, and 102.

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 53% M, 59% Y, and 3% K. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.

When using this color as a background, text legibility must be considered. To prevent eye strain, #000000 text pairs best with this hex code. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#F87566
RGB248, 117, 102
HSL6.2°, 91.3%, 68.6%
CMYK0%, 53%, 59%, 3%
HSV6.2°, 58.9%, 97.3%
LAB64.7, 49.0, 32.3
XYZ47.5, 33.6, 16.6
Decimal16282982

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

2.72:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
7.73:1
Text on #000000
AAA
2.60:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
6.57:1
Text on #0F172A
AA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #F87566; }
.text-color { color: #F87566; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #F87566; }

Similar Colors

Salmon
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