analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#D2BAEE — Mauve
#D2BAEE is a light moderately saturated purple sitting at 268° 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 #D2BAEE
- f7f3fc
- dfcdf3
- c6a8e9
- ae82e0
- 955dd6
- 7d37cd
- 662bab
- 502185
- 39185f
- 230e3a
- 0c0514
Color schemes using #D2BAEE
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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#D2BAEE FAQ
What color is #D2BAEE?
#D2BAEE is a shade of mauve in the purple family. It has a hue of 268 degrees, 60% saturation and 83% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #D2BAEE?
#D2BAEE is rgb(210, 186, 238) in RGB, hsl(268, 60%, 83%) in HSL, and cmyk(12%, 22%, 0%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #D2BAEE?
White text on this background reaches 1.75:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12:1.
What colors go well with #D2BAEE?
Its direct complement is #D5EEBA. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EEECBA and #BBEEBA gives you contrast without the vibration.