Light Salmon Pink

Q: How do I use #EC9279 in CSS?

You can use #EC9279 in CSS with: background-color: #EC9279; or color: #EC9279; or as an RGB value: rgb(236, 146, 121). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 38%, 49%, 7%.

#EC9279

Light Salmon Pink is a warm light color with the hex code #EC9279. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 236, 146, 121 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 38%, 49%, 7% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Light Salmon Pink Color Values

HEX: #EC9279
RGB: 236, 146, 121
HSL: 13°, 75%, 70%
CMYK: 0, 38, 49, 7

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Light Salmon Pink sits at 13° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 75% saturation and 70% lightness, this vibrant light hue creates strong visual impact and draws attention.

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%, 38%, 49%, 7% 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: #EC9279;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 236, 146, 121;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#EC9279',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 38%
Y: 49%
K: 7%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(236, 146, 121)
rgba(236, 146, 121, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

12 brand s with colors near 13° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EC9279?

#EC9279 is Light Salmon Pink, a warm light color with RGB values of 236, 146, 121. It has a hue of 13°, 75% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #EC9279?

The RGB color code for #EC9279 is rgb(236, 146, 121). This means it contains 236 red, 146 green, and 121 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Light Salmon Pink a warm or cool color?

Light Salmon Pink (#EC9279) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #EC9279 in CSS?

You can use #EC9279 in CSS with: background-color: #EC9279; or color: #EC9279; or as an RGB value: rgb(236, 146, 121). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 38%, 49%, 7%.