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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#D495F9 — Mauve
#D495F9 is a light saturated purple sitting at 278° 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 #D495F9
- f9f1fe
- e7c4fc
- d598f9
- c36cf6
- b23ff4
- a013f1
- 840cc9
- 67099d
- 4a0771
- 2d0444
- 100118
Color schemes using #D495F9
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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#D495F9 FAQ
What color is #D495F9?
#D495F9 is a shade of mauve in the purple family. It has a hue of 278 degrees, 89% saturation and 78% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #D495F9?
#D495F9 is rgb(212, 149, 249) in RGB, hsl(278, 89%, 78%) in HSL, and cmyk(15%, 40%, 0%, 2%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #D495F9?
White text on this background reaches 2.22:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.47:1.
What colors go well with #D495F9?
Its direct complement is #BAF995. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #ECF995 and #95F9A2 gives you contrast without the vibration.