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Discover the soothingness of salmon

Salmon blends the vibrant energy of coral with the subtle warmth of pink, bringing feelings of natural comfort to interior and digital designs.

A closer look at the color salmon

Salmon, a color inspired by the distinctive hue of its namesake fish, carries deep cultural significance across indigenous traditions of America’s Pacific Northwest. The warm pinkish-orange shade emerged as a popular color during the Art Deco movement of the 1920s, where it adorned luxurious interiors and fashion pieces. Contemporary designers value salmon for its ability to create welcoming, energetic spaces, often forging connections between indoor environments and nature. Its versatility allows it to function as both a statement color and a sophisticated neutral, depending on its application.

Digital designers frequently use salmon's hex code #FA8072 to create vibrant web interfaces and digital artwork. The RGB values of salmon (R: 250, G: 128, B: 114) reveal its composition as a predominantly red hue with balanced green and blue components. Print designers working with CMYK values typically use C: 0%, M: 49%, Y: 54%, K: 2% to achieve salmon's characteristic warmth. Professional color matching systems like Pantone offer standardized salmon variations, ensuring consistency across different media and materials.

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Salmon color values

HEX

#FA8072

CMYK

0, 49, 54, 2

RGB

250, 128, 114

HSL

6°, 93%, 71%

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