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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E6C5EC — Mauve
#E6C5EC is a light moderately saturated purple sitting at 291° 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 #E6C5EC
- faf3fb
- ebd0f0
- dcade4
- cd89d9
- be66cd
- af42c2
- 9134a1
- 71297e
- 511d5a
- 311237
- 110613
Color schemes using #E6C5EC
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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#E6C5EC FAQ
What color is #E6C5EC?
#E6C5EC is a shade of mauve in the purple family. It has a hue of 291 degrees, 51% saturation and 85% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #E6C5EC?
#E6C5EC is rgb(230, 197, 236) in RGB, hsl(291, 51%, 85%) in HSL, and cmyk(3%, 17%, 0%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E6C5EC?
White text on this background reaches 1.55:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 13.56:1.
What colors go well with #E6C5EC?
Its direct complement is #CBECC5. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #DFECC5 and #C5ECD3 gives you contrast without the vibration.