Salmon color is the color transition between red and orange. It combines shades of yellow, and fawn, and red. This color is often confused with coral. But in reality they are completely different. In salmon there is more orange, even orange, and in coral - pink. In order not to be confused, just remember what salmon or, for example, Philadelphia rolls look like.
Color story
Salmon color came into fashion in the nineteenth century and gained particular popularity in the mid-twentieth century. This is the tone of the seafood, which has many shades - from more orange to more pink. The color of the fish depends on what it eats, which is why such a variety of shades in one color. People took note of the creation of nature itself and created a new color - salmon, by the name of the fish. It is also called "somo", because in French salmon is called saumon.
Salmon color in clothes
It is the paint of relaxation, tranquility and warmth, comfort and harmony. Very summer and joyful. He is able to revive any wardrobe and give living colors to his most tired face. This color was fashionable in 2011 and periodically returns to the world podium. It is impossible that he ever went out of fashion forever. In addition, it is very versatile. Clothes of this shade can be worn both for a celebration and for an ordinary walk. It is suitable for dates and sports, for a beach holiday and for sleeping, pajamas or bedding. And with other tones it is easy to combine salmon color. Photos in fashion magazines confirm and demonstrate this.
How to combine color in the wardrobe
Somo is combined with all neutral and pastel shades. Its creamy and mustard tones are highlighted. Creamy, pistachio shades are also good in combination with it. The only colors to avoid wearing a salmon-colored item are bright red, overly saturated orange, and overly flashy tones. They will make him fade and get lost. And the outfit will look too colorful.
Salmon is ideally combined with the color of the sea wave, with mint and sky blue. Pale yellow and black-brown are also suitable . Khaki goes well with somo. And, of course, white color, which can be combined with the entire existing palette of colors.
Salmon in the interior
Salmon coloring creates a comfortable and warm atmosphere in the interior. It will look great in the bedroom or in the kitchen as the main color, in the living room - as bright details. In the interior, as well as in clothes, somo is combined with white, all shades of mint and blue, as well as pink and peach. Dark blue and green tones are perfect for combining salmon in the living room or hallway. Pale yellow, silver, the color of baked milk and pastel colors will perfectly dilute salmon in any room. In the bedroom, somo can also be combined with peach, coral, with elements of red and pink. In clothes, this does not always look appropriate, but in the interior it creates a completely different impression. The room becomes comfortable, uplifting and contributing to a good rest and relaxation.
As accessories - pillows or something else - you can use muted green tones. Olive will be especially good with salmon. All neutral gamut will be perfectly diluted with salmon, acquiring a more joyful look. If the room is very small, it is not recommended to paint all its walls in one shade of salmon. It is better if the walls are painted in the same color, but in different shades. Or you can do otherwise: paint one wall in salmon, the other in peach, the third in coral, and the fourth in pink. It is only necessary to ensure that the shades are combined with each other. You need to choose either all warm or only cold shades of all four colors.