REDS

Salmon Sashimi

#FF7E79

RGB 255, 126, 121 · HSL 2°, 100%, 74% · CMYK 0, 51, 53, 0

Salmon Sashimi is #FF7E79 in HEX — rgb(255, 126, 121), hsl(2°, 100%, 74%), cmyk(0%, 51%, 53%, 0%).

Salmon Sashimi pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 2°, 100%, 74%. 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#FF7E79

RGB255, 126, 121

HSL2°, 100%, 74%

HSV2°, 53%, 100%

CMYK0, 51, 53, 0

Decimal16744057

CSS RGBrgb(255, 126, 121)

CSS HSLhsl(2, 100%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Indian Dance 200B-5

ΔE 3.2 · #FF7E7F

Vista Paint

Gabriel's Gift K-657

ΔE 3.6 · #F37773

Dunn-Edwards

Pink Glamour DE5103

ΔE 4.1 · #FF787B

Dulux

Coral Oasis S04G7

ΔE 6.5 · #EA706E

Benjamin Moore

Bird 1305

ΔE 7.1 · #E77069

PPG

Siesta Rose 1188-5

ΔE 7.5 · #EC7878

Hallman-Lindsay

Childhood Crush 1088

ΔE 8.6 · #E26D68

Valspar

Blaze Orange 1008-1A

ΔE 10.2 · #DF655D

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 11.1 · #E36E5A

Kilz

Ruffle Pink Dress LA180-01

ΔE 12.9 · #EF8988

Kobra

Orange 13

ΔE 13 · #E87257

Sherwin-Williams

Coral Reef SW6606

ΔE 13.5 · #D9766C

RAL

Antique Pink 3014

ΔE 15.6 · #D36E70

IKEA

IKEA027 27

ΔE 16.4 · #CC6653

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 20.7 · #D65F3D

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 23.7 · #C27355

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

38/100

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

#FF7E79

#7AFBFF

Analogous

#FF7AB8

#FF7E79

#FFC17A

Triadic

#FF7E79

#7AFF7F

#7F7AFF

Split-Complementary

#FF7E79

#7AFFC1

#7AB8FF

Tetradic

#FF7E79

#B8FF7A

#7AFBFF

#C17AFF

Monochromatic

#E00700

#FF352E

#FF7E79

#FFC9C7

#FFE6E5

Rectangle

#FF7E79

#FBFF7A

#7AFBFF

#7F7AFF

Compound

#FF7E79

#FFC17A

#7AFBFF

#7AB8FF

Variations

Lighter

#FF9895

#F9B8B5

#F8D9D8

Darker

#FF362F

#D00700

#790400

Saturation

#D1AAA9

#FF7F7A

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

2.47:1

Fail

vs Black

8.51:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FF7E79

#C4B775

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FF7E79

#9E9E7A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FF7E79

#FC828A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Salmon Sashimi 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

#FF8B76

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FF7E79

Daylight 5500K

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

#EC909A

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE7E7

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.

#55E7EC

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: #FF7E79;

CSS — background

background-color: #FF7E79;

CSS Variable

--color-salmon-sashimi: #FF7E79;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'salmon-sashimi': '#FF7E79' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FF7E79] text-[#FF7E79]

SCSS

$salmon-sashimi: #FF7E79;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FF7E79?

#FF7E79 is Salmon Sashimi, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #FF7E79 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Salmon Sashimi?

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

What colors pair well with Salmon Sashimi?

Salmon Sashimi 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 Sashimi?

You can download Salmon Sashimi 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 Sashimi?

The hex code is #FF7E79. In RGB it's 255, 126, 121, and in HSL it's 2°, 100%, 74%.

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