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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E2C2EF — Mauve
#E2C2EF is a light moderately saturated purple sitting at 283° 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 #E2C2EF
- f9f3fc
- e8cef2
- d6a9e8
- c584de
- b35fd4
- a13acb
- 852da8
- 682383
- 4b195e
- 2d0f39
- 100514
Color schemes using #E2C2EF
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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#E2C2EF FAQ
What color is #E2C2EF?
#E2C2EF is a shade of mauve in the purple family. It has a hue of 283 degrees, 58% saturation and 85% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #E2C2EF?
#E2C2EF is rgb(226, 194, 239) in RGB, hsl(283, 58%, 85%) in HSL, and cmyk(5%, 19%, 0%, 6%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E2C2EF?
White text on this background reaches 1.59:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 13.2:1.
What colors go well with #E2C2EF?
Its direct complement is #CFEFC3. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E5EFC3 and #C3EFCC gives you contrast without the vibration.