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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C1AAEE — Mauve
#C1AAEE 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 #C1AAEE
- f6f2fc
- d9cbf5
- bca4ed
- a07de5
- 8356de
- 662ed6
- 5323b2
- 411b8b
- 2e1464
- 1c0c3c
- 0a0415
Color schemes using #C1AAEE
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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#C1AAEE FAQ
What color is #C1AAEE?
#C1AAEE is a shade of mauve in the purple family. It has a hue of 260 degrees, 67% saturation and 80% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #C1AAEE?
#C1AAEE is rgb(193, 170, 238) in RGB, hsl(260, 67%, 80%) in HSL, and cmyk(19%, 29%, 0%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C1AAEE?
White text on this background reaches 2.05:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.25:1.
What colors go well with #C1AAEE?
Its direct complement is #D7EEAA. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EEE3AA and #B5EEAA gives you contrast without the vibration.