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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E2C4ED — Mauve
#E2C4ED is a light moderately saturated purple sitting at 284° 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 #E2C4ED
- f9f3fb
- e8cff0
- d6ace5
- c488da
- b364cf
- a140c4
- 8532a3
- 68277f
- 4a1c5b
- 2d1137
- 100614
Color schemes using #E2C4ED
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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#E2C4ED FAQ
What color is #E2C4ED?
#E2C4ED is a shade of mauve in the purple family. It has a hue of 284 degrees, 53% saturation and 85% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #E2C4ED?
#E2C4ED is rgb(226, 196, 237) in RGB, hsl(284, 53%, 85%) in HSL, and cmyk(5%, 17%, 0%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E2C4ED?
White text on this background reaches 1.57:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 13.35:1.
What colors go well with #E2C4ED?
Its direct complement is #CFEDC4. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E4EDC4 and #C4EDCE gives you contrast without the vibration.