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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E4BAEE — Mauve
#E4BAEE is a light moderately saturated purple sitting at 288° 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 #E4BAEE
- faf3fc
- ebcdf3
- dca8e9
- cd82e0
- be5dd6
- af37cd
- 912bab
- 712185
- 51185f
- 310e3a
- 110514
Color schemes using #E4BAEE
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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#E4BAEE FAQ
What color is #E4BAEE?
#E4BAEE is a shade of mauve in the purple family. It has a hue of 288 degrees, 60% saturation and 83% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #E4BAEE?
#E4BAEE is rgb(228, 186, 238) in RGB, hsl(288, 60%, 83%) in HSL, and cmyk(4%, 22%, 0%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E4BAEE?
White text on this background reaches 1.67:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.56:1.
What colors go well with #E4BAEE?
Its direct complement is #C4EEBA. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #DEEEBA and #BAEEC9 gives you contrast without the vibration.