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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E6C2EA — Mauve
#E6C2EA is a light moderately saturated purple sitting at 294° 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 #E6C2EA
- faf4fb
- ecd1ef
- deaee3
- d08bd7
- c168cb
- b345bf
- 94369f
- 742a7c
- 531e59
- 321236
- 120713
Color schemes using #E6C2EA
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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#E6C2EA FAQ
What color is #E6C2EA?
#E6C2EA is a shade of mauve in the purple family. It has a hue of 294 degrees, 49% saturation and 84% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #E6C2EA?
#E6C2EA is rgb(230, 194, 234) in RGB, hsl(294, 49%, 84%) in HSL, and cmyk(2%, 17%, 0%, 8%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E6C2EA?
White text on this background reaches 1.58:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 13.27:1.
What colors go well with #E6C2EA?
Its direct complement is #C6EAC2. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #DAEAC2 and #C2EAD2 gives you contrast without the vibration.