What color is #F6956F?

#F6956F is a light, vivid red-orange. In RGB it is rgb(246, 149, 111), and in HSL hsl(17, 88%, 70%).

Is #F6956F accessible as text?

On white, #F6956F has a contrast ratio of 2.22:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.45:1 (passes). For text placed on #F6956F, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #F6956F?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is red-300 (#FFA2A2).

What colors go well with #F6956F?

#F6956F pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #6FD0F6. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #F6956F below.

Is #F6956F good for buttons?

#F6956F works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #F6956F — white text only reaches 2.22:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #F6956F the same as CSS darksalmon?

No — #F6956F is not the CSS named color darksalmon, but darksalmon (#E9967A) is the closest CSS named color.

#F6956F Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #F6956F

Not just a swatch — here's how #F6956F works with other colors. Named schemes with #F6956F in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #F6956F Secondary #B66421 Accent #767843 Surface #F4ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps Dark Salmon as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #F6956F Surface #E2CEA8 Secondary #B17956 Accent #96976E Anchor #3E2C20

Dark Salmon holds the warm center of this desert palette with sand and clay beside it, a muted-sage accent and a dark-brown anchor.

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #F6956F Accent #ACC3B4 Surface #E6D7BE Secondary #9AA09E Anchor #29314B

Dark Salmon opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #F6956F Surface #F0E9DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BAAE9F Ink #2B2723

Dark Salmon sets a calm, sun-bleached base here, wrapped in bone and paper off-whites and a soft greige, with a single ink accent for wabi-sabi restraint.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #F6956F Secondary #FAD6C8 Support #9B9186 Ink #17140F

Dark Salmon is the single accent in this high-contrast editorial system — set on near-white paper against near-black ink, with a warm grey and a desaturated tint of Dark Salmon carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #F6956F actually behaves in design work — read from its OKLCH lightness, chroma and hue, not just its raw numbers. Ten signals to help you decide where this color earns its place.

Warmth 88/100

Warm

Reads warm and advancing — inviting, energetic, draws the eye forward.

Softness 58/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 24/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 100/100

Very high

Organic, earthy character — at home in wellness, food and craft brands.

Vintage feel 53/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 31/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 50/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 39/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 38/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 86/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #F6956F

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People also use #F6956F with

Salmon Pink Naples Yellow Sky Blue Greige Taupe

UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with near-black label. AAA

Body text Do not use for body copy on light surfaces. Avoid

Large display Only on dark surfaces. Avoid

Background Pair with #141310 text at 8.4:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F9EBE6 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #F6C26F — the hue gap is too small to read as intentional. Clash

In real applications

Not a swatch to memorise — a color to build with. Here is #F6956F at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #F6956F;
  --color-base-rgb: 246 149 111;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(76.3% 0.128 42.0);
  --color-50: #FEF4F0;
  --color-100: #FDE2D8;
  --color-200: #FAC7B2;
  --color-300: #F09F7F;
  --color-400: #E27950;
  --color-500: #C8592D;
  --color-600: #98492A;
  --color-700: #6B3824;
  --color-800: #46271B;
  --color-900: #2B1913;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dark-salmon: {
    50: '#FEF4F0',
    100: '#FDE2D8',
    200: '#FAC7B2',
    300: '#F09F7F',
    400: '#E27950',
    500: '#C8592D',
    600: '#98492A',
    700: '#6B3824',
    800: '#46271B',
    900: '#2B1913',
  },
}

$base: #F6956F;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEF4F0;
$base-100: #FDE2D8;
$base-200: #FAC7B2;
$base-300: #F09F7F;
$base-400: #E27950;
$base-500: #C8592D;
$base-600: #98492A;
$base-700: #6B3824;
$base-800: #46271B;
$base-900: #2B1913;
$base-hover: #F2642C;
$base-subtle: #F7E1D9;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#F6956F",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF4F0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDE2D8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#FAC7B2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#F09F7F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#E27950",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#C8592D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#98492A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#6B3824",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#46271B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2B1913",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #F6956F

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