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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E9BAEE — Mauve
#E9BAEE 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 #E9BAEE
- fbf3fc
- efcdf3
- e3a8e9
- d682e0
- ca5dd6
- be37cd
- 9e2bab
- 7b2185
- 58185f
- 360e3a
- 130514
Color schemes using #E9BAEE
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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#E9BAEE FAQ
What color is #E9BAEE?
#E9BAEE is a shade of mauve in the purple family. It has a hue of 294 degrees, 60% saturation and 83% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #E9BAEE?
#E9BAEE is rgb(233, 186, 238) in RGB, hsl(294, 60%, 83%) in HSL, and cmyk(2%, 22%, 0%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E9BAEE?
White text on this background reaches 1.65:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.72:1.
What colors go well with #E9BAEE?
Its direct complement is #BFEEBA. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D9EEBA and #BAEECE gives you contrast without the vibration.