Salmon Sushi Color Psychology & Meaning
Salmon sushi is the vivid orange-pink of the fish against the pale white of the rice, and this palette is that fresh contrast. It feels fresh and vibrant, the color of the most ordered sushi in the world.
#F0E4D0
#E8805C
#C84E3A
#3A1808
Background
Primary Accent
Secondary
Body Text
Salmon Sushi Color Palette
#F0E4D0 · #E8805C · #C84E3A · #3A1808
AAA
WCAG Grade
12.7:1
Contrast Ratio
1,100
Saves
2,980
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Use #F0E4D0 as the background. Use #E8805C as the primary accent. Use #C84E3A as secondary. Use #3A1808 as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Salmon Sushi — fresh, vibrant, delicate.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Salmon Sushi color scheme. Use these values for web design (HEX/RGB), print projects (CMYK), or specialized design software (HSL).
| Swatch | Design Role | HEX | RGB | CMYK | HSL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Background Luminance: 78.6% | 240, 228, 208 | 0%, 5%, 13%, 6% | 38°, 52%, 88% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 33.4% | 232, 128, 92 | 0%, 45%, 60%, 9% | 15°, 75%, 64% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 18.0% | 200, 78, 58 | 0%, 61%, 71%, 22% | 8°, 56%, 51% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 1.6% | 58, 24, 8 | 0%, 59%, 86%, 77% | 19°, 76%, 13% |
Salmon Sushi Tints & Shades
Hover states, borders and elevation need lighter and darker steps of your base colors. Here are computed tints and shades for every color in the Salmon Sushi palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
#F0E4D0 gently saturated orange
#E8805C saturated red
#C84E3A gently saturated red
#3A1808 saturated orange
Salmon Sushi Palette Contrast Matrix (WCAG 2.1)
Every color tested as text on every other color as background. Body copy needs 4.5:1 (AA), large text and UI components 3:1. AAA requires 7:1.
| Text on Background | Preview | Ratio | Grade | Safe For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3A1808 on #F0E4D0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 12.72:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #F0E4D0 on #3A1808 |
Aa Sample Text
| 12.72:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #3A1808 on #E8805C |
Aa Sample Text
| 5.84:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #E8805C on #3A1808 |
Aa Sample Text
| 5.84:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #C84E3A on #F0E4D0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.63:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #F0E4D0 on #C84E3A |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.63:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #3A1808 on #C84E3A |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.51:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #C84E3A on #3A1808 |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.51:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #E8805C on #F0E4D0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.18:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #F0E4D0 on #E8805C |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.18:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #C84E3A on #E8805C |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.67:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #E8805C on #C84E3A |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.67:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Analogous Scheme
The Salmon Sushi palette is built using a analogous relationship between its hues. This ensures that even with high-contrast accents, the overall scheme feels balanced and intentional.
Hue Wheel
A analogous palette is often preferred by professional designers because it creates a calm, serene atmosphere by using neighboring colors.
History & Design Context
Sushi began as a way to preserve fish in fermented rice in Southeast Asia, evolving in Japan into the fresh form known today. Salmon was slow to catch on in Japan until Norwegian marketing campaigns of the 1980s made it a global favorite.
Best Design Use Cases
Use the pale rice white for fresh surfaces, the salmon orange for accents, and the deep red for text contrast. The near-black grounds everything.
Industries This Palette Suits
Sushi restaurants, seafood brands, Japanese cuisine, food delivery, fine dining.
Colors That Pair Well With Salmon Sushi
Need a fifth color? These three companions are computed from the palette's own hue positions on the color wheel, so they extend the scheme without breaking its harmony.
cyan-blue
directly opposite #E8805C on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
orange
30° beside #E8805C — a calm secondary that extends the palette without adding tension
tinted neutral
a ink-black carrying the palette's own hue — perfect for surfaces and dividers
Using Salmon Sushi Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #E8805C for small UI elements on #F0E4D0 — at 2.2:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Set body text in #3A1808 — 12.7:1 against #F0E4D0 passes WCAG AA (AAA) for long-form reading.
- Let #C84E3A carry sidebars, cards and footers — at a mid lightness it separates zones without stealing focus from #E8805C.
How to Implement the Salmon Sushi Color Scheme
To use this Salmon Sushi color palette in your web project, you can copy the following CSS variables or Tailwind CSS configuration. These roles ensure your UI maintains accessibility and visual hierarchy.
Option 1: CSS Variables
:root {
/* {name} Palette - ihatecolors.com */{'
'} --color-bg: {colors[0]};{'
'} --color-primary: {colors[1]};{'
'} --color-secondary: {colors[2]};{'
'} --color-text: {colors[3]};{'
'} {'}'}Web Design Tip
Use #F0E4D0 for the main background and #E8805C for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #3A1808 and #F0E4D0 is 12.72:1 (AAA). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Salmon Sushi Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Salmon Sushi color palette?
The Salmon Sushi palette contains #F0E4D0, #E8805C, #C84E3A, #3A1808. Click any swatch on this page to copy its value, or export all four at once as CSS variables, Tailwind config, SCSS or a Figma-ready list.
Is the Salmon Sushi color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #3A1808 on #F0E4D0 reaches 12.7:1 (AAA). For body text always keep a 4.5:1 ratio and for large UI elements 3:1 — the full contrast matrix above shows the exact score for every color-on-color combination in this palette.
What colors go well with the Salmon Sushi palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #5EC6E8, #DFC168, #171512 extend it naturally: the complementary hue for high-energy accents, an analogous neighbor for calm transitions, and a tinted neutral for surfaces. All three are computed from this palette's hues on the color wheel.
What mood does the Salmon Sushi palette create?
Salmon Sushi reads as fresh, vibrant, delicate. Saturated red drives the personality, grounded by gently saturated orange — a combination that works best when the very light base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Salmon Sushi color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Salmon Sushi palette is free for personal, client and commercial work — websites, branding, apps, print and social content, with no attribution required.
How do I add the Salmon Sushi palette to Tailwind or CSS?
Use the export panel on this page: CSS variables, a Tailwind config block, SCSS variables, or a Figma copy list are generated from Salmon Sushi's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.