analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#CF9DF1 — Mauve
#CF9DF1 is a light saturated purple sitting at 276° 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.
#cf9df1
- HEX
- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK
- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #CF9DF1
- f8f2fd
- e5c9f7
- d1a0f1
- bd76eb
- a94de6
- 9524e0
- 7b1bbb
- 601591
- 450f68
- 2a093f
- 0f0316
Color schemes using #CF9DF1
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.
Nearby colors
#CF9DF1 FAQ
What color is #CF9DF1?
#CF9DF1 is a shade of mauve in the purple family. It has a hue of 276 degrees, 75% saturation and 78% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #CF9DF1?
#CF9DF1 is rgb(207, 157, 241) in RGB, hsl(276, 75%, 78%) in HSL, and cmyk(14%, 35%, 0%, 5%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #CF9DF1?
White text on this background reaches 2.15:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.75:1.
What colors go well with #CF9DF1?
Its direct complement is #BEF19D. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E9F19D and #9DF1A5 gives you contrast without the vibration.