Fusion Red
Also known as: Pompelmo , Fiery Salmon , Pineapple Salmon , Firecracker Salmon
A vivid pink with a playful and warm character, Fusion Red works well for children's products and soft backgrounds. For contrast, pair it with a cyan from its complementary palette below. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (7.14:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Reference
Fusion Red color codes
- HEX
- #FF6163
- RGB
- rgb(255, 97, 99)
- RGBA
- rgba(255, 97, 99, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(359, 100%, 69%)
- HSV
- hsv(359, 62%, 100%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 62%, 61%, 0%)
- LAB
- lab(63.0 61.2 32.6)
- OKLCH
- oklch(69.8% 0.193 22.8)
Analysis
Color intelligence
?
Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen. Vivid colors like this typically lose some intensity in CMYK print. Request a physical proof for brand-critical work.
Temperature
Undertone
?
warm
Nearest standard colors
?
Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
?
Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- CSS: salmon #FA8072 · ΔE 6.5
- RAL 3014: Antique pink #D47479 · ΔE 9.0 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck. Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Fusion Red works
- Web & UI: Reads as an interactive accent: fills, hovers, focus rings. Keep body text in a darker neutral.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: Commands attention in logos and packaging; balance it with generous neutral space.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Branding: Signals imagination and indulgence. Strong for beauty and creative-market brands.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Fusion Red
?
Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
?
Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
?
Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
?
Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →Palettes built from Fusion Red by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 2.94:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 7.14:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Fusion Red background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Fusion Red
Fusion Red with its complement
Soft neighbors of Fusion Red
Fusion Red triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Pompelmo #FF6666 · ΔE 0.9
- Pastel Red #FF6961 · ΔE 2.5
- Sriracha #F56961 · ΔE 2.6
- Grapefruit #FD5956 · ΔE 2.6
- Red Mana #F95554 · ΔE 3.2
- Camellia #F6685A · ΔE 4.0
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Fusion Red is closest to Glassmith .
FAQ
Fusion Red FAQs
What color is Fusion Red?
Fusion Red is a medium pink with the hex code #FF6163. In HSL terms it has a hue of 359°, 100% saturation, and 69% lightness.
What is the hex code for Fusion Red?
The hex code for Fusion Red is #FF6163. In RGB it's rgb(255, 97, 99), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 62%, 61%, 0%).
What colors go well with Fusion Red?
Fusion Red pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
Got a photo with a color like this? Identify it with the analyzer . Free, private, on your device.