analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DAABE2 — Mauve
#DAABE2 is a light moderately saturated purple sitting at 291° 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 #DAABE2
- faf4fb
- ebd1ef
- dbaee3
- cc8bd7
- bc68cb
- ad45bf
- 8f369f
- 702a7c
- 501e59
- 311236
- 110713
Color schemes using #DAABE2
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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#DAABE2 FAQ
What color is #DAABE2?
#DAABE2 is a shade of mauve in the purple family. It has a hue of 291 degrees, 49% saturation and 78% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #DAABE2?
#DAABE2 is rgb(218, 171, 226) in RGB, hsl(291, 49%, 78%) in HSL, and cmyk(4%, 24%, 0%, 11%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DAABE2?
White text on this background reaches 1.93:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.9:1.
What colors go well with #DAABE2?
Its direct complement is #B4E2AB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #CFE2AB and #ABE2BF gives you contrast without the vibration.