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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E6A7E2 — Mauve
#E6A7E2 is a light moderately saturated pink sitting at 304° 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 #E6A7E2
- fcf3fb
- f1ceef
- e7aae3
- dd85d7
- d261cb
- c83cbf
- a62f9e
- 82257b
- 5d1a59
- 381036
- 140613
Color schemes using #E6A7E2
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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#E6A7E2 FAQ
What color is #E6A7E2?
#E6A7E2 is a shade of mauve in the pink family. It has a hue of 304 degrees, 56% saturation and 78% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #E6A7E2?
#E6A7E2 is rgb(230, 167, 226) in RGB, hsl(304, 56%, 78%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 27%, 2%, 10%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E6A7E2?
White text on this background reaches 1.91:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.99:1.
What colors go well with #E6A7E2?
Its direct complement is #A7E6AC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #C3E6A7 and #A7E6CB gives you contrast without the vibration.