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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BEAEEF — Mauve
#BEAEEF is a light saturated purple sitting at 255° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #BEAEEF
- f5f2fc
- d5cbf5
- b6a4ed
- 977de5
- 7856de
- 582ed6
- 4723b2
- 371b8b
- 281464
- 180c3c
- 080415
Color schemes using #BEAEEF
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#BEAEEF FAQ
What color is #BEAEEF?
#BEAEEF is a shade of mauve in the purple family. It has a hue of 255 degrees, 67% saturation and 81% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #BEAEEF?
#BEAEEF is rgb(190, 174, 239) in RGB, hsl(255, 67%, 81%) in HSL, and cmyk(21%, 27%, 0%, 6%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BEAEEF?
White text on this background reaches 2:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.49:1.
What colors go well with #BEAEEF?
Its direct complement is #DFEFAE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EFDFAE and #BEEFAE gives you contrast without the vibration.