What are the hex codes in the Crimson Salmon & Blue Gray palette?

The Crimson Salmon & Blue Gray color palette consists of Salmon #D98985, Vanilla #EFDB95, Pistachio #90C193, Blue Gray #7299D1.

How should I use the Crimson Salmon & Blue Gray palette on a website?

Use Vanilla #EFDB95 as the background, Blue Gray #7299D1 for text, Salmon #D98985 for buttons and links, and Pistachio #90C193 for accents. No pair inside the palette reaches 4.5:1, so add black or white for body text.

Which colors in Crimson Salmon & Blue Gray have enough contrast for text?

The highest-contrast pair is #EFDB95 on #7299D1 with a ratio of 2.12:1, which does not meet WCAG AA; add a darker or lighter neutral for body text.

#D98985Salmon

#EFDB95Vanilla

#90C193Pistachio

#7299D1Blue Gray

Crimson Salmon & Blue Gray color palette

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Name	HEX	RGB	HSL	OKLCH
Salmon	`#D98985`	`rgb(217, 137, 133)`	`hsl(3, 53%, 69%)`	`oklch(71.2% 0.099 23)`
Vanilla	`#EFDB95`	`rgb(239, 219, 149)`	`hsl(47, 74%, 76%)`	`oklch(89.2% 0.091 94)`
Pistachio	`#90C193`	`rgb(144, 193, 147)`	`hsl(124, 28%, 66%)`	`oklch(76.4% 0.083 146)`
Blue Gray	`#7299D1`	`rgb(114, 153, 209)`	`hsl(215, 51%, 63%)`	`oklch(67.7% 0.094 257)`

Why it works and how to use it

Crimson Salmon & Blue Gray is a complementary color palette tagged tropical, muted, green. Near-complementary hues (about 168° apart) make this a high-contrast, attention-grabbing combination. Saturation is moderate, which keeps it flexible for both interfaces and print. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.

It works because the lightness steps are gentle (63% to 76%), which keeps the mood consistent from edge to edge. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.

Background: Vanilla (#EFDB95) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
Text: Blue Gray (#7299D1) on #EFDB95 gives 2.12:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
Primary: Salmon (#D98985) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
Accent: Pistachio (#90C193) for highlights, badges and hover states.

No pair inside the palette reaches 4.5:1, so add black or white for body text.

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#D98985

#EFDB95

#90C193

#7299D1

Color-blind check: under deuteranopia, Salmon and Pistachio become hard to tell apart, so do not rely on that pair alone to carry meaning.

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Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors

Pair	Sample	Ratio	Level
`#EFDB95` on `#7299D1`	Aa	2.12:1	Fail
`#D98985` on `#EFDB95`	Aa	1.94:1	Fail
`#EFDB95` on `#90C193`	Aa	1.49:1	Fail
`#90C193` on `#7299D1`	Aa	1.42:1	Fail
`#D98985` on `#90C193`	Aa	1.3:1	Fail
`#D98985` on `#7299D1`	Aa	1.09:1	Fail

:root {
  --salmon: #D98985;
  --vanilla: #EFDB95;
  --pistachio: #90C193;
  --blue-gray: #7299D1;
}

$salmon: #D98985;
$vanilla: #EFDB95;
$pistachio: #90C193;
$blue-gray: #7299D1;

// tailwind.config.js
module.exports = {
  theme: {
    extend: {
      colors: {
        'salmon': '#D98985',
        'vanilla': '#EFDB95',
        'pistachio': '#90C193',
        'blue-gray': '#7299D1',
      },
    },
  },
};

{
  "name": "Crimson Salmon & Blue Gray",
  "colors": [
    "#D98985",
    "#EFDB95",
    "#90C193",
    "#7299D1"
  ]
}

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D98985, #EFDB95, #90C193, #7299D1);

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Added 2026-05-02 · Free for commercial use, no attribution needed.

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