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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E7BAEE — Mauve
#E7BAEE is a light moderately saturated purple sitting at 292° 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 #E7BAEE
- fbf3fc
- eecdf3
- e0a8e9
- d382e0
- c65dd6
- b937cd
- 992bab
- 782185
- 56185f
- 340e3a
- 120514
Color schemes using #E7BAEE
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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#E7BAEE FAQ
What color is #E7BAEE?
#E7BAEE is a shade of mauve in the purple family. It has a hue of 292 degrees, 60% saturation and 83% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #E7BAEE?
#E7BAEE is rgb(231, 186, 238) in RGB, hsl(292, 60%, 83%) in HSL, and cmyk(3%, 22%, 0%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E7BAEE?
White text on this background reaches 1.66:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.66:1.
What colors go well with #E7BAEE?
Its direct complement is #C1EEBA. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #DBEEBA and #BAEECD gives you contrast without the vibration.