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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#D9A6F2 — Mauve
#D9A6F2 is a light saturated purple sitting at 280° 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 #D9A6F2
- f9f2fd
- e8c9f7
- d6a0f1
- c476eb
- b34de6
- a124e0
- 851bbb
- 681591
- 4b0f68
- 2d093f
- 100316
Color schemes using #D9A6F2
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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#D9A6F2 FAQ
What color is #D9A6F2?
#D9A6F2 is a shade of mauve in the purple family. It has a hue of 280 degrees, 75% saturation and 80% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #D9A6F2?
#D9A6F2 is rgb(217, 166, 242) in RGB, hsl(280, 75%, 80%) in HSL, and cmyk(10%, 31%, 0%, 5%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #D9A6F2?
White text on this background reaches 1.97:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.69:1.
What colors go well with #D9A6F2?
Its direct complement is #BFF2A6. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E6F2A6 and #A6F2B3 gives you contrast without the vibration.