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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DB9FEF — Mauve
#DB9FEF is a light 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 #DB9FEF
- faf2fd
- ebcaf6
- dca2ef
- cd7ae8
- be51e2
- ae29db
- 901fb6
- 71188e
- 511166
- 310b3e
- 110416
Color schemes using #DB9FEF
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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#DB9FEF FAQ
What color is #DB9FEF?
#DB9FEF is a shade of mauve in the purple family. It has a hue of 285 degrees, 71% saturation and 78% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #DB9FEF?
#DB9FEF is rgb(219, 159, 239) in RGB, hsl(285, 71%, 78%) in HSL, and cmyk(8%, 33%, 0%, 6%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DB9FEF?
White text on this background reaches 2.06:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.22:1.
What colors go well with #DB9FEF?
Its direct complement is #B3EF9F. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #DBEF9F and #9FEFB3 gives you contrast without the vibration.