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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DBAEF3 — Mauve
#DBAEF3 is a light saturated purple sitting at 279° 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 #DBAEF3
- f9f2fd
- e7c9f7
- d5a0f1
- c277eb
- b04ee5
- 9e26df
- 821cb9
- 661691
- 491068
- 2c093f
- 100316
Color schemes using #DBAEF3
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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#DBAEF3 FAQ
What color is #DBAEF3?
#DBAEF3 is a shade of mauve in the purple family. It has a hue of 279 degrees, 74% saturation and 82% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #DBAEF3?
#DBAEF3 is rgb(219, 174, 243) in RGB, hsl(279, 74%, 82%) in HSL, and cmyk(10%, 28%, 0%, 5%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DBAEF3?
White text on this background reaches 1.85:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.36:1.
What colors go well with #DBAEF3?
Its direct complement is #C7F3AF. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E9F3AF and #AFF3B9 gives you contrast without the vibration.