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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#D88EFB — Mauve
#D88EFB is a light saturated purple sitting at 281° 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 #D88EFB
- faf0fe
- eac3fd
- db96fb
- cc68fa
- bc3bf8
- ad0ef6
- 8f07ce
- 6f06a0
- 500473
- 310346
- 110119
Color schemes using #D88EFB
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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#D88EFB FAQ
What color is #D88EFB?
#D88EFB is a shade of mauve in the purple family. It has a hue of 281 degrees, 93% saturation and 77% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #D88EFB?
#D88EFB is rgb(216, 142, 251) in RGB, hsl(281, 93%, 77%) in HSL, and cmyk(14%, 43%, 0%, 2%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #D88EFB?
White text on this background reaches 2.29:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.18:1.
What colors go well with #D88EFB?
Its direct complement is #B0FB8E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E7FB8E and #8EFBA2 gives you contrast without the vibration.