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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C9AEEF — Mauve
#C9AEEF is a light saturated purple sitting at 265° 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 #C9AEEF
- f6f2fc
- dccbf5
- c2a4ed
- a87de5
- 8e56de
- 742ed6
- 5f23b2
- 4a1b8b
- 351464
- 200c3c
- 0b0415
Color schemes using #C9AEEF
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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#C9AEEF FAQ
What color is #C9AEEF?
#C9AEEF is a shade of mauve in the purple family. It has a hue of 265 degrees, 67% saturation and 81% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #C9AEEF?
#C9AEEF is rgb(201, 174, 239) in RGB, hsl(265, 67%, 81%) in HSL, and cmyk(16%, 27%, 0%, 6%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C9AEEF?
White text on this background reaches 1.95:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.78:1.
What colors go well with #C9AEEF?
Its direct complement is #D4EFAE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EFEAAE and #B3EFAE gives you contrast without the vibration.