Chinook Salmon Color – #c8987e: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Chinook Salmon color hex code is #c8987e, and it is composed of 78% red, 60% green and 49% blue.
Chinook Salmon is a light, muted, and warm color at 37% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.55:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Chinook Salmon color (#c8987e) against dark backgrounds.

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Chinook Salmon Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Chinook Salmon, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #c8987e |
| RGB | rgb(200,152,126) |
| HSL | hsl(21,40.2%,63.9%) |
| CMYK | 0, 24, 37, 22 |
| HSV | 21, 37, 78 |
| RGB % | 78, 60, 49 |
| XYZ | 38.8, 36.2, 24.7 |
| LAB | 66.7, 14.6, 20.6 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 37% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.55 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 8.25 (passes WCAG AA) |
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