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HEX FB8978 - #FB8978, RGB(251,137,120) Color


Color Name: Salmon*
Hex Color Code: #FB8978
RGB Color Code: RGB(251, 137, 120)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 45.4%, 52.2%, 1.6%



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What color is FB8978?

The RGB color code for color number #FB8978 is RGB(251, 137, 120). In the RGB color model, #FB8978 has a red value of 251, a green value of 137, and a blue value of 120. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 45.4% magenta, 52.2% yellow, and 1.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 7.8° (degrees), 94.2 % saturation, and 72.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #FB8978 has a hue of 7.8° (degrees), 52.2 % saturation and 98.4 % brightness/value.



Color FB8978 is cool or warm?

Color FB8978 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #FB8978? (For interior and product design)

FB8978 has an LRV of nearly 40. By LRV value, it is a medium color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



Dark Color

#FB8978

Light Color


Compare LRV 40 of #FB8978 with dark and light Color




Is #FB8978 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color FB8978 meets Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) standards, minimum contrast ratio standards between text and background colors. The WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) provides global standards for readable web content.

WCAG Recommendations - Large Text: above 18pt or 14pt bold. Normal Text: below 18pt or 14pt bold.

  • Minimum contrast ratio (AA): 4.5 for normal text and 3 for large text.
  • Enhanced contrast ratio (AAA): 7 for normal text and 4.5 for large text.





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Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


HEX #FB8978 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(251, 137, 120)
Red
251 (98.4%)
Green
137 (53.7%)
Blue
120 (47.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
45.42%
Yellow
52.19%
Key
1.57%

HSL

HSL(7.79deg, 94.2 %, 72.7 %)

Hue
7.79°
Saturation
94.24 %.
Lightness
72.75 %.

RYB

RYB(79, 74, 28)
Red
79 (31.1%)
Yellow
74 (28.8%)
Blue
28 (11.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
7.79°
Saturation
52.19 %.
Brightness / Value
98.43 %.

HWB

H: 7.79°

W: 47.06 %

B: 1.57 %

XYZ

X : 52.12

Y : 39.76

Z : 22.7

YXY

Y1 : 39.76

X : 0.45

Y2 : 0.35

CMY

C : 1.57%

M : 46.27%

Y : 52.94%


LRV

~ 39.8 %

Munsell Color System

7.7R 6.8/10.8

CIE-Lab

L : 69.3

A : 41.6

B : 28.48

CIE-Lch

L : 69.3

C : 50.41

H : 34.4

CIE-Luv

L : 69.3

U : 83.87

V : 27.93

Hunter-Lab

L : 63.05

A : 37.21

B : 22.8






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #FB8978

Here are the colors similar to FB8978. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.

#FA8072
Salmon
ΔE - 2.12 (97.9% similar)
#F88379
Coral Pink
ΔE - 2.47 (97.5% similar)
#F88379
Congo Pink
ΔE - 2.47 (97.5% similar)
#FF9980
Vivid Tangerine
ΔE - 4.38 (95.6% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to FB8978.

#FF8674
PANTONE 170 C
ΔE - 1.03 (99.0% similar)
#F18070
PANTONE 2344 C
ΔE - 2.64 (97.4% similar)
#FF8D6D
PANTONE 1635 C
ΔE - 4.58 (95.4% similar)
#E8927C
PANTONE 486 C
ΔE - 4.72 (95.3% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to FB8978.


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to FB8978.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to FB8978.

#DE776F
BS 02-D-41 - Pink
ΔE - 6.99 (93.0% similar)
#E18C6A
BS 04-D-41 - Pink
ΔE - 7.95 (92.1% similar)


Paint color for Hex #FB8978

Here are the paint colors similar to FB8978. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Benjamin Moore

Hex color FB8978 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #FB8978 to Benjamin Moore

#F98F83
Coral Gables (2010-40)
ΔE - 2.30 (97.7% similar)
#EF8C7D
Coral Reef (012)
ΔE - 2.34 (97.7% similar)
#F37F6B
Tucson Coral (005)
ΔE - 2.91 (97.1% similar)
#F89585
Pink Polka Dot (004)
ΔE - 2.98 (97.0% similar)


Valspar

Hex color FB8978 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #FB8978 to Valspar

#F1846E
Coral Passion (2001-1B)
ΔE - 2.68 (97.3% similar)
#F49381
Au Contraire (M201)
ΔE - 2.80 (97.2% similar)
#F69278
Tropical Paradise (V007-2)
ΔE - 3.74 (96.3% similar)
#E98C76
Desert Rose (2004-3C)
ΔE - 3.81 (96.2% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color FB8978 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #FB8978 to Dunn-Edwards

#FB9587
Adobe Avenue (DE 5137)
ΔE - 3.06 (96.9% similar)
#FF9682
Orange Aura (DE 5131)
ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)
#FF8D86
Prime Pink (DE 5110)
ΔE - 3.49 (96.5% similar)
#E5867B
Cultured Rose (DE 5123)
ΔE - 4.27 (95.7% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color FB8978 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #FB8978 to PPG Paints

#EE867D
Smoked Salmon (PPG1189-5)
ΔE - 3.42 (96.6% similar)
#EA9073
Warm Welcome (PPG1194-5)
ΔE - 5.63 (94.4% similar)
#D78775
Freckles (PPG1191-5)
ΔE - 6.54 (93.5% similar)
#DB8079
Cranapple (PPG1190-5)
ΔE - 6.71 (93.3% similar)


Behr

Hex color FB8978 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #FB8978 to Behr

#EE9685
Guava Jelly (P180-4)
ΔE - 4.16 (95.8% similar)
#E77B68
Watermelon Slice (P180-5)
ΔE - 4.82 (95.2% similar)
#E1887F
Watermelon Punch (PPU1-04A)
ΔE - 5.28 (94.7% similar)
#D98A7D
Indian Sunset (M170-5)
ΔE - 6.28 (93.7% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color FB8978 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #FB8978 to Sherwin Williams

#EE9489
Charisma (SW 6605)
ΔE - 4.31 (95.7% similar)
#E79580
Ravishing Coral (SW 6612)
ΔE - 5.28 (94.7% similar)
#E49780
Sockeye (SW 6619)
ΔE - 6.47 (93.5% similar)
#ED9190
Dishy Coral (SW 6598)
ΔE - 6.64 (93.4% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color FB8978 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #FB8978 to Farrow & Ball

#BF7B69
Red Earth (64)
ΔE - 11.60 (88.4% similar)
#CF5E3E
Charlotte's Locks (268)
ΔE - 14.58 (85.4% similar)
#E6B7BA
Nancy's Blushes (278)
ΔE - 15.96 (84.0% similar)
#AA8D87
Sulking Room Pink (295)
ΔE - 17.36 (82.6% similar)







Color Combinations


#FB8978 color palettes and scheme combination


Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.




Complementary / Opposite Color



FB8978
Salmon*

78EAFB
Medium Sky Blue*


Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.


What is the contrasting color of #FB8978?

Color that best contrast with #FB8978 is #78EAFB, color name is Medium Sky Blue*
Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.


What color compliments #FB8978?

Complementary or Opposite color for #FB8978 is #78EAFB, color name is Medium Sky Blue*.





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