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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E4BCE6 — Mauve
#E4BCE6 is a light moderately 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 #E4BCE6
- fbf4fb
- edd2ee
- dfafe2
- d18dd5
- c46bc8
- b649bc
- 973a9c
- 762d79
- 542057
- 331435
- 120713
Color schemes using #E4BCE6
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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#E4BCE6 FAQ
What color is #E4BCE6?
#E4BCE6 is a shade of mauve in the purple family. It has a hue of 297 degrees, 46% saturation and 82% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #E4BCE6?
#E4BCE6 is rgb(228, 188, 230) in RGB, hsl(297, 46%, 82%) in HSL, and cmyk(1%, 18%, 0%, 10%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E4BCE6?
White text on this background reaches 1.66:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.63:1.
What colors go well with #E4BCE6?
Its direct complement is #BEE6BC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D3E6BC and #BCE6CF gives you contrast without the vibration.