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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#D7B6E2 — Mauve
#D7B6E2 is a light moderately saturated purple sitting at 285° 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 #D7B6E2
- f9f4fb
- e7d3ed
- d4b1e0
- c28fd3
- af6ec5
- 9d4cb8
- 823d98
- 652f77
- 482255
- 2c1534
- 0f0712
Color schemes using #D7B6E2
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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#D7B6E2 FAQ
What color is #D7B6E2?
#D7B6E2 is a shade of mauve in the purple family. It has a hue of 285 degrees, 43% saturation and 80% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #D7B6E2?
#D7B6E2 is rgb(215, 182, 226) in RGB, hsl(285, 43%, 80%) in HSL, and cmyk(5%, 19%, 0%, 11%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #D7B6E2?
White text on this background reaches 1.8:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.68:1.
What colors go well with #D7B6E2?
Its direct complement is #C1E2B6. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D7E2B6 and #B6E2C1 gives you contrast without the vibration.