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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E6B9EF — Mauve
#E6B9EF is a light saturated purple sitting at 290° 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 #E6B9EF
- fbf3fc
- edccf3
- dfa6eb
- d280e2
- c45ad9
- b733d1
- 9727ae
- 761f88
- 551661
- 330d3b
- 120515
Color schemes using #E6B9EF
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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#E6B9EF FAQ
What color is #E6B9EF?
#E6B9EF is a shade of mauve in the purple family. It has a hue of 290 degrees, 63% saturation and 83% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #E6B9EF?
#E6B9EF is rgb(230, 185, 239) in RGB, hsl(290, 63%, 83%) in HSL, and cmyk(4%, 23%, 0%, 6%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E6B9EF?
White text on this background reaches 1.67:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.55:1.
What colors go well with #E6B9EF?
Its direct complement is #C1EFB8. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #DDEFB8 and #B8EFCB gives you contrast without the vibration.