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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E4A8F0 — Mauve
#E4A8F0 is a light saturated purple sitting at 290° 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 #E4A8F0
- fbf2fd
- efcaf6
- e2a2ef
- d67ae8
- ca51e2
- bd29db
- 9d1fb6
- 7a188e
- 581166
- 350b3e
- 130416
Color schemes using #E4A8F0
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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#E4A8F0 FAQ
What color is #E4A8F0?
#E4A8F0 is a shade of mauve in the purple family. It has a hue of 290 degrees, 71% saturation and 80% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #E4A8F0?
#E4A8F0 is rgb(228, 168, 240) in RGB, hsl(290, 71%, 80%) in HSL, and cmyk(5%, 30%, 0%, 6%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E4A8F0?
White text on this background reaches 1.88:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.16:1.
What colors go well with #E4A8F0?
Its direct complement is #B4F0A8. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D8F0A8 and #A8F0C0 gives you contrast without the vibration.