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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C0A8F0 — Mauve
#C0A8F0 is a light saturated purple sitting at 260° 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 #C0A8F0
- f6f2fd
- d9caf6
- bca2ef
- 9f7ae8
- 8151e2
- 6429db
- 511fb6
- 3f188e
- 2e1166
- 1c0b3e
- 0a0416
Color schemes using #C0A8F0
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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#C0A8F0 FAQ
What color is #C0A8F0?
#C0A8F0 is a shade of mauve in the purple family. It has a hue of 260 degrees, 71% saturation and 80% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #C0A8F0?
#C0A8F0 is rgb(192, 168, 240) in RGB, hsl(260, 71%, 80%) in HSL, and cmyk(20%, 30%, 0%, 6%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C0A8F0?
White text on this background reaches 2.08:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.1:1.
What colors go well with #C0A8F0?
Its direct complement is #D8F0A8. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #F0E4A8 and #B4F0A8 gives you contrast without the vibration.