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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E29AE3 — Mauve
#E29AE3 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 #E29AE3
- fcf3fc
- f1cef2
- e6a9e8
- dc84dd
- d160d3
- c73bc9
- a52ea7
- 812483
- 5d1a5e
- 381039
- 140514
Color schemes using #E29AE3
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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#E29AE3 FAQ
What color is #E29AE3?
#E29AE3 is a shade of mauve in the purple family. It has a hue of 299 degrees, 57% saturation and 75% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #E29AE3?
#E29AE3 is rgb(226, 154, 227) in RGB, hsl(299, 57%, 75%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 32%, 0%, 11%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E29AE3?
White text on this background reaches 2.11:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.97:1.
What colors go well with #E29AE3?
Its direct complement is #9CE49B. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #C0E49B and #9BE4BE gives you contrast without the vibration.