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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E4AFE0 — Mauve
#E4AFE0 is a light moderately saturated pink sitting at 305° 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 #E4AFE0
- fbf4fb
- efd0ed
- e4addf
- d88ad1
- cc67c4
- c144b6
- a03597
- 7d2a76
- 5a1e55
- 361233
- 130612
Color schemes using #E4AFE0
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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#E4AFE0 FAQ
What color is #E4AFE0?
#E4AFE0 is a shade of mauve in the pink family. It has a hue of 305 degrees, 50% saturation and 79% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #E4AFE0?
#E4AFE0 is rgb(228, 175, 224) in RGB, hsl(305, 50%, 79%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 23%, 2%, 11%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E4AFE0?
White text on this background reaches 1.82:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.51:1.
What colors go well with #E4AFE0?
Its direct complement is #AFE4B3. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #C5E4AF and #AFE4CE gives you contrast without the vibration.