analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C2A3F5 — Mauve
#C2A3F5 is a light saturated purple sitting at 263° 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 #C2A3F5
- f6f1fd
- dac7f9
- be9df4
- a273ef
- 8748eb
- 6b1ee6
- 5715c0
- 441196
- 310c6b
- 1d0741
- 0a0317
Color schemes using #C2A3F5
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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#C2A3F5 FAQ
What color is #C2A3F5?
#C2A3F5 is a shade of mauve in the purple family. It has a hue of 263 degrees, 80% saturation and 80% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #C2A3F5?
#C2A3F5 is rgb(194, 163, 245) in RGB, hsl(263, 80%, 80%) in HSL, and cmyk(21%, 33%, 0%, 4%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C2A3F5?
White text on this background reaches 2.13:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.85:1.
What colors go well with #C2A3F5?
Its direct complement is #D6F5A3. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #F5EBA3 and #ADF5A3 gives you contrast without the vibration.