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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#EAA0EE — Mauve
#EAA0EE is a light saturated purple sitting at 297° 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 #EAA0EE
- fcf2fd
- f3caf6
- eba2ef
- e27ae8
- d952e1
- d12bda
- ae20b5
- 88198d
- 611265
- 3b0b3e
- 150416
Color schemes using #EAA0EE
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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#EAA0EE FAQ
What color is #EAA0EE?
#EAA0EE is a shade of mauve in the purple family. It has a hue of 297 degrees, 70% saturation and 78% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #EAA0EE?
#EAA0EE is rgb(234, 160, 238) in RGB, hsl(297, 70%, 78%) in HSL, and cmyk(2%, 33%, 0%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #EAA0EE?
White text on this background reaches 1.95:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.76:1.
What colors go well with #EAA0EE?
Its direct complement is #A4EEA0. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #CBEEA0 and #A0EEC3 gives you contrast without the vibration.