analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DCA2E6 — Mauve
#DCA2E6 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 #DCA2E6
- faf3fc
- edcef2
- dfa9e8
- d184de
- c35fd4
- b53acb
- 962da8
- 752383
- 54195e
- 330f39
- 120514
Color schemes using #DCA2E6
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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#DCA2E6 FAQ
What color is #DCA2E6?
#DCA2E6 is a shade of mauve in the purple family. It has a hue of 291 degrees, 58% saturation and 77% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #DCA2E6?
#DCA2E6 is rgb(220, 162, 230) in RGB, hsl(291, 58%, 77%) in HSL, and cmyk(4%, 30%, 0%, 10%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DCA2E6?
White text on this background reaches 2.03:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.35:1.
What colors go well with #DCA2E6?
Its direct complement is #ADE6A2. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #CFE6A2 and #A2E6BA gives you contrast without the vibration.