Salmon & Coral Field is a vivid monochromatic color palette tagged warm, pink, orange. A monochromatic set: the same hue family from Raisin down to Apricot. Saturation runs high, so use the brightest color sparingly and let the others carry the surface area. The overall temperature is warm.
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Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness range is wide (12% to 79%), which gives clear hierarchy between background, content and accents. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Apricot (#FFC294) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Raisin (#1F1F1F) on #FFC294 gives 10.51:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Salmon (#FF7568) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Coral (#FF9970) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Apricot on Raisin at 10.51:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Salmon & Coral Field
A palette preview that turns four colors into a page, so you can judge hierarchy, contrast and mood before you commit.
Primary action SecondaryColor blindness simulation
Color-blind check: under deuteranopia, Coral and Apricot become hard to tell apart, so do not rely on that pair alone to carry meaning.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#FFC294 on #1F1F1F | Aa | 10.51:1 | AAA |
#FF9970 on #1F1F1F | Aa | 7.88:1 | AAA |
#FF7568 on #1F1F1F | Aa | 6.28:1 | AA |
#FF7568 on #FFC294 | Aa | 1.68:1 | Fail |
#FF9970 on #FFC294 | Aa | 1.33:1 | Fail |
#FF7568 on #FF9970 | Aa | 1.26:1 | Fail |