REDS

Salmon

#FF796C

RGB 255, 121, 108 · HSL 5°, 100%, 71% · CMYK 0, 53, 58, 0

Salmon is #FF796C in HEX — rgb(255, 121, 108), hsl(5°, 100%, 71%), cmyk(0%, 53%, 58%, 0%).

Salmon pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 5°, 100%, 71%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on feature walls, dining rooms, hallways — anywhere you want energy. Reads best alongside cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim.

Color Codes

HEX#FF796C

RGB255, 121, 108

HSL5°, 100%, 71%

HSV5°, 58%, 100%

CMYK0, 53, 58, 0

Decimal16742764

CSS RGBrgb(255, 121, 108)

CSS HSLhsl(5, 100%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Tango S05H7

ΔE 3 · #F77665

Behr

Tangerine Dream 210B-5

ΔE 4 · #FF7864

Vista Paint

Australian Coral K-641

ΔE 4.9 · #F67C6C

Benjamin Moore

Picante 006

ΔE 6.5 · #EB6E5B

Dunn-Edwards

Pink Glamour DE5103

ΔE 8.4 · #FF787B

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 8.9 · #E36E5A

Valspar

Autumn Enchantment 2001-1A

ΔE 9.1 · #E46B54

Kobra

Orange 13

ΔE 9.3 · #E87257

Hallman-Lindsay

Childhood Crush 1088

ΔE 10.8 · #E26D68

PPG

Candy Corn 17-16

ΔE 11.7 · #D9624E

Kilz

Dynamite LH190

ΔE 12.3 · #DF5E47

Sherwin-Williams

Rejuvenate SW6620

ΔE 14 · #DD7861

IKEA

IKEA027 27

ΔE 16.2 · #CC6653

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 16.3 · #D65F3D

RAL

Salmon Range 2012

ΔE 19.2 · #E55137

Colorhouse

Petal .06 Petal-06

ΔE 22 · #BA4133

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

36/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneRed UndertonePink

Reads as a warm red with a pink undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#FF796C

#6BF3FF

Analogous

#FF6BA9

#FF796C

#FFC16B

Triadic

#FF796C

#6BFF77

#776BFF

Split-Complementary

#FF796C

#6BFFC1

#6BA9FF

Tetradic

#FF796C

#A9FF6B

#6BF3FF

#C16BFF

Monochromatic

#D11100

#FF311F

#FF796C

#FFBEB8

#FFE8E5

Rectangle

#FF796C

#F3FF6B

#6BF3FF

#776BFF

Compound

#FF796C

#FFC16B

#6BF3FF

#6BA9FF

Variations

Lighter

#FF9389

#F8B3AD

#F7D6D3

Darker

#FF3523

#C71100

#740A00

Saturation

#CBA39F

#FF776B

Interior Use

Best Rooms

dining rooms, hallways, feature walls

Best Uses

accent walls, doors, statement furniture

Pairs With

cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.56:1

Fail

vs Black

8.20:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FF796C

#C3B567

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FF796C

#9B9B6E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FF796C

#FD7C86

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Salmon carries the unmistakable charge of red — it raises pulse and appetite, draws the eye first in any room, and refuses to recede. Use it where you want presence: dining rooms that should feel social, hallways that need a focal point, front doors that announce arrival.

SymbolismPassion, urgency, vitality

PersonalityConfident, expressive, daring

energyappetitefocalsocialwarmthstatement

How it looks under different light

#FF876C

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#FF796C

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#EC8C90

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EEE8E7

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#49DDEB

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft furniture

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #FF796C;

CSS — background

background-color: #FF796C;

CSS Variable

--color-salmon: #FF796C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'salmon': '#FF796C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FF796C] text-[#FF796C]

SCSS

$salmon: #FF796C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FF796C?

#FF796C is Salmon, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #FF796C warm or cool?

Salmon reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Salmon?

Salmon works well in dining rooms, hallways, feature walls. Designers typically use it for accent walls, doors, statement furniture.

What colors pair well with Salmon?

Salmon pairs naturally with cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Salmon?

You can download Salmon on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Salmon?

The hex code is #FF796C. In RGB it's 255, 121, 108, and in HSL it's 5°, 100%, 71%.

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