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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E397E7 — Mauve
#E397E7 is a light saturated purple sitting at 297° 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 #E397E7
- fcf3fc
- f2ccf3
- e7a6eb
- dd80e2
- d35ad9
- c933d1
- a727ae
- 821f88
- 5e1661
- 390d3b
- 140515
Color schemes using #E397E7
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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#E397E7 FAQ
What color is #E397E7?
#E397E7 is a shade of mauve in the purple family. It has a hue of 297 degrees, 63% saturation and 75% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #E397E7?
#E397E7 is rgb(227, 151, 231) in RGB, hsl(297, 63%, 75%) in HSL, and cmyk(2%, 35%, 0%, 9%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E397E7?
White text on this background reaches 2.13:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.85:1.
What colors go well with #E397E7?
Its direct complement is #9BE797. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #C3E797 and #97E7BB gives you contrast without the vibration.