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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E1ABE2 — Mauve
#E1ABE2 is a light moderately saturated purple sitting at 299° 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 #E1ABE2
- fbf4fb
- efd1ef
- e2aee3
- d68bd7
- ca68cb
- bd45bf
- 9d369f
- 7b2a7c
- 581e59
- 351236
- 130713
Color schemes using #E1ABE2
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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#E1ABE2 FAQ
What color is #E1ABE2?
#E1ABE2 is a shade of mauve in the purple family. It has a hue of 299 degrees, 49% saturation and 78% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #E1ABE2?
#E1ABE2 is rgb(225, 171, 226) in RGB, hsl(299, 49%, 78%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 24%, 0%, 11%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E1ABE2?
White text on this background reaches 1.89:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.12:1.
What colors go well with #E1ABE2?
Its direct complement is #ACE2AB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #C8E2AB and #ABE2C6 gives you contrast without the vibration.