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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E2BCE7 — Mauve
#E2BCE7 is a light moderately saturated purple sitting at 293° 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 #E2BCE7
- faf4fb
- ebd1ef
- dcafe2
- cd8cd6
- be6ac9
- af47bd
- 91389d
- 712c7a
- 512058
- 311335
- 110713
Color schemes using #E2BCE7
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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#E2BCE7 FAQ
What color is #E2BCE7?
#E2BCE7 is a shade of mauve in the purple family. It has a hue of 293 degrees, 47% saturation and 82% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #E2BCE7?
#E2BCE7 is rgb(226, 188, 231) in RGB, hsl(293, 47%, 82%) in HSL, and cmyk(2%, 19%, 0%, 9%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E2BCE7?
White text on this background reaches 1.67:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.58:1.
What colors go well with #E2BCE7?
Its direct complement is #C1E7BC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D6E7BC and #BCE7CC gives you contrast without the vibration.