Salmon and Snow

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #FF796C;
  --color-b: #FFFAFA;
  --color-a-rgb: 255, 121, 108;
  --color-b-rgb: 255, 250, 250;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "Salmon and Snow",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "Salmon",
      "hex": "#FF796C",
      "rgb": [
        255,
        121,
        108
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Snow",
      "hex": "#FFFAFA",
      "rgb": [
        255,
        250,
        250
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Analogous",
  "contrastRatio": 2.48
}

Do salmon and snow go together?

Yes. Salmon and Snow form a analogous color combination. These colors sit beside each other on the wheel, so the pairing feels calm and cohesive. Analogous schemes are easy on the eye and work well for gradients, backgrounds, and designs that want to feel settled rather than energetic. The pairing has a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.48:1, which is below the AA threshold for text — use it for decorative purposes rather than text readability.

What is the contrast ratio between salmon and snow?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Salmon (#FF796C) and Snow (#FFFAFA) is 2.48:1. This ratio is below AA. Use the pairing for backgrounds, borders, and decorative elements rather than text-on-background combinations.

How do I use salmon and snow in design?

A safe starting point is the 60/30/10 rule: give one color about 60 percent of the surface area, the other about 30 percent, and reserve the remaining 10 percent for an accent or neutral. Because analogous colors blend naturally, you can use them in more equal proportions without visual conflict. Test the result with our Contrast Checker if text is involved.

What are the hex and RGB values for salmon and snow?

Salmon has the hex code #FF796C and RGB values rgb(255, 121, 108). Snow has the hex code #FFFAFA and RGB values rgb(255, 250, 250). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.