Light Salmon Pink

Q: How do I use #DA8E8B in CSS?

You can use #DA8E8B in CSS with: background-color: #DA8E8B; or color: #DA8E8B; or as an RGB value: rgb(218, 142, 139). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 35%, 36%, 15%.

#DA8E8B

Light Salmon Pink is a warm light color with the hex code #DA8E8B. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 218, 142, 139 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 35%, 36%, 15% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Light Salmon Pink Color Values

HEX: #DA8E8B
RGB: 218, 142, 139
HSL: 2°, 52%, 70%
CMYK: 0, 35, 36, 15

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Light Salmon Pink sits at 2° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 52% saturation and 70% lightness, this moderately saturated light hue balances visibility with restraint.

In digital design, warm colors like Light Salmon Pink work well for calls-to-action, accent elements, and creating urgency. Light colors are ideal for backgrounds and creating breathing room in layouts.

When using Light Salmon Pink in print, the CMYK breakdown of 0%, 35%, 36%, 15% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Light Salmon Pink

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #DA8E8B;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 218, 142, 139;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#DA8E8B',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 35%
Y: 36%
K: 15%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens

rgb(218, 142, 139)
rgba(218, 142, 139, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands Using the Same Hue

12 brand s with colors near 2° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DA8E8B?

#DA8E8B is Light Salmon Pink, a warm light color with RGB values of 218, 142, 139. It has a hue of 2°, 52% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #DA8E8B?

The RGB color code for #DA8E8B is rgb(218, 142, 139). This means it contains 218 red, 142 green, and 139 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Light Salmon Pink a warm or cool color?

Light Salmon Pink (#DA8E8B) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #DA8E8B in CSS?

You can use #DA8E8B in CSS with: background-color: #DA8E8B; or color: #DA8E8B; or as an RGB value: rgb(218, 142, 139). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 35%, 36%, 15%.