Dark Salmon colour code

Text contrast

With white: 2.31:1 · With black: 9.11:1

Normal text needs 4.5:1 for AA; large text needs 3:1.

Use Dark Salmon in CSS

Copy this background and text pairing into your stylesheet.

.colour-dark-salmon {
  background-color: #E9967A;
  color: #000000;
}

Use the HEX value for a consistent digital reference. Descriptive colour names can vary between collections and are not always valid CSS keywords. This code does not identify a paint, fabric or print specification.

Using Dark Salmon

Try it as a warm accent for headings, illustrations or a project mood board.

This pairing uses #000000 text on #E9967A. Results apply to solid colours; recheck contrast if you add transparency, imagery or effects.

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