analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E2B1E3 — Mauve
#E2B1E3 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 #E2B1E3
- fbf4fb
- eed1ef
- e1afe2
- d48cd6
- c86ac9
- bb47bd
- 9b389d
- 792c7a
- 572058
- 351335
- 130713
Color schemes using #E2B1E3
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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#E2B1E3 FAQ
What color is #E2B1E3?
#E2B1E3 is a shade of mauve in the purple family. It has a hue of 299 degrees, 47% saturation and 79% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #E2B1E3?
#E2B1E3 is rgb(226, 177, 227) in RGB, hsl(299, 47%, 79%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 22%, 0%, 11%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E2B1E3?
White text on this background reaches 1.81:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.63:1.
What colors go well with #E2B1E3?
Its direct complement is #B1E3B0. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #CAE3B0 and #B0E3C9 gives you contrast without the vibration.