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Color: Light Salmon

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Category: orange
Color Source: web
Luminance: 47.8%
Color Formats

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HEX
#FFA07A
RGB
255, 160, 122
HSL
17, 100, 74
HSV
17, 52, 100
CMYK
0, 37, 52, 0
LAB
75, 31, 35
Accessibility & Contrast

Test Light Salmon for accessibility compliance and color contrast ratios.

Basic Contrast Ratios

Light Salmon on White
1.99:1
Light Salmon on Black
10.56:1

WCAG 2.1 Compliance

AA Standard (Normal Text)

Required ratio: 4.5:1

PASS
AA Standard (Large Text)

Required ratio: 3:1

PASS
AAA Standard (Normal Text)

Required ratio: 7:1

PASS
AAA Standard (Large Text)

Required ratio: 4.5:1

PASS

Usage Recommendations

✓ Excellent for accessibility

This color meets AAA standards and is suitable for all text sizes and UI elements.

Recommended text color: Use #000000 text for optimal readability on Light Salmon backgrounds.

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Color Tools

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About Light Salmon Color

The Light Salmon color (#FFA07A) is a orange color that belongs to the web-safe color palette. This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about Light Salmon, including its technical specifications, psychological impact, design applications, and practical usage examples.

Light Salmon has the hexadecimal code #FFA07A and RGB values of 255, 160, 122. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 17°, saturation of 100%, and lightness of 74%. This color is widely supported across all browsers and design applications.

Color Psychology & Meaning

Discover the psychological impact and cultural significance of Light Salmon.

Associated Emotions

Enthusiasm, creativity, warmth, adventure, fun

Symbolism & Meaning

Energy, vitality, playfulness, affordability

Marketing & Branding

Creates excitement, promotes impulse buying, appears friendly

Design Applications

Learn how to effectively use Light Salmon in various design contexts.

Web Design

  • Headers
  • Links
  • Corporate themes
  • Trust indicators
  • Professional layouts

Interior Design

  • Bedrooms
  • Bathrooms
  • Office spaces
  • Coastal themes

Graphic Design

  • Corporate branding
  • Healthcare materials
  • Technology themes
  • Professional presentations

Fashion & Clothing

  • Business attire
  • Denim
  • Formal wear
  • Casual shirts
Technical Specifications

Complete technical details and color space information for Light Salmon.

Color Temperature

Warm

Dominant Wavelength

620-750nm

Color Purity

100%

Brightness Index

189/255
Usage Examples

Real-world examples and code snippets showing how to use Light Salmon.

CSS Examples

background-color: #FFA07A;
color: #FFA07A;
border: 2px solid #FFA07A;
box-shadow: 0 4px 8px #FFA07A33;
background: linear-gradient(45deg, #FFA07A, #ffd3ad);

Design Tips & Best Practices

When using Light Salmon in your designs, consider its psychological impact and cultural associations. This color works well in web design, branding, and marketing materials and can be effectively paired with complementary colors to create striking visual compositions.

Accessibility Considerations

When using Light Salmon as a text or background color, ensure sufficient contrast ratios for accessibility compliance. Test your color combinations against WCAG guidelines to ensure readability for all users.

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