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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E4C5F4 — Mauve
#E4C5F4 is a light saturated purple sitting at 280° 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 #E4C5F4
- f9f2fd
- e7cbf5
- d5a3ee
- c37ce6
- b154df
- 9e2dd7
- 8322b3
- 661b8c
- 491364
- 2c0c3d
- 100415
Color schemes using #E4C5F4
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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#E4C5F4 FAQ
What color is #E4C5F4?
#E4C5F4 is a shade of mauve in the purple family. It has a hue of 280 degrees, 68% saturation and 86% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #E4C5F4?
#E4C5F4 is rgb(228, 197, 244) in RGB, hsl(280, 68%, 86%) in HSL, and cmyk(7%, 19%, 0%, 4%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E4C5F4?
White text on this background reaches 1.55:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 13.59:1.
What colors go well with #E4C5F4?
Its direct complement is #D3F4C3. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EBF4C3 and #C3F4CB gives you contrast without the vibration.