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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#D9BAEE — Mauve
#D9BAEE is a light moderately saturated purple sitting at 276° 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 #D9BAEE
- f8f3fc
- e4cdf3
- cfa8e9
- ba82e0
- a65dd6
- 9137cd
- 772bab
- 5d2185
- 43185f
- 290e3a
- 0e0514
Color schemes using #D9BAEE
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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#D9BAEE FAQ
What color is #D9BAEE?
#D9BAEE is a shade of mauve in the purple family. It has a hue of 276 degrees, 60% saturation and 83% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #D9BAEE?
#D9BAEE is rgb(217, 186, 238) in RGB, hsl(276, 60%, 83%) in HSL, and cmyk(9%, 22%, 0%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #D9BAEE?
White text on this background reaches 1.72:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.21:1.
What colors go well with #D9BAEE?
Its direct complement is #CEEEBA. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E8EEBA and #BAEEBF gives you contrast without the vibration.