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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E6A7EE — Mauve
#E6A7EE is a light saturated purple sitting at 293° 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 #E6A7EE
- fbf2fd
- f0cbf5
- e5a3ee
- da7ce6
- ce54df
- c32dd7
- a222b3
- 7e1b8c
- 5b1364
- 370c3d
- 130415
Color schemes using #E6A7EE
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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#E6A7EE FAQ
What color is #E6A7EE?
#E6A7EE is a shade of mauve in the purple family. It has a hue of 293 degrees, 68% saturation and 79% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #E6A7EE?
#E6A7EE is rgb(230, 167, 238) in RGB, hsl(293, 68%, 79%) in HSL, and cmyk(3%, 30%, 0%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E6A7EE?
White text on this background reaches 1.89:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.13:1.
What colors go well with #E6A7EE?
Its direct complement is #AEEEA5. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D2EEA5 and #A5EEC1 gives you contrast without the vibration.