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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E6BBE7 — Mauve
#E6BBE7 is a light moderately saturated purple sitting at 299° 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 #E6BBE7
- fbf4fb
- eed1ef
- e2aee3
- d58cd6
- c969ca
- bc46be
- 9c379e
- 7a2b7b
- 571f58
- 351336
- 130713
Color schemes using #E6BBE7
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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#E6BBE7 FAQ
What color is #E6BBE7?
#E6BBE7 is a shade of mauve in the purple family. It has a hue of 299 degrees, 48% saturation and 82% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #E6BBE7?
#E6BBE7 is rgb(230, 187, 231) in RGB, hsl(299, 48%, 82%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 19%, 0%, 9%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E6BBE7?
White text on this background reaches 1.66:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.63:1.
What colors go well with #E6BBE7?
Its direct complement is #BCE7BB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D2E7BB and #BBE7D0 gives you contrast without the vibration.