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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#D6BEF4 — Mauve
#D6BEF4 is a light saturated purple sitting at 267° 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 #D6BEF4
- f7f2fd
- decaf6
- c5a2ef
- ab7ae8
- 9251e2
- 7929db
- 631fb6
- 4d188e
- 371166
- 220b3e
- 0c0416
Color schemes using #D6BEF4
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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#D6BEF4 FAQ
What color is #D6BEF4?
#D6BEF4 is a shade of mauve in the purple family. It has a hue of 267 degrees, 71% saturation and 85% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #D6BEF4?
#D6BEF4 is rgb(214, 190, 244) in RGB, hsl(267, 71%, 85%) in HSL, and cmyk(12%, 22%, 0%, 4%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #D6BEF4?
White text on this background reaches 1.68:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.53:1.
What colors go well with #D6BEF4?
Its direct complement is #DBF4BE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #F4F1BE and #C0F4BE gives you contrast without the vibration.