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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#EC9EFA — Mauve
#EC9EFA is a light 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 #EC9EFA
- fcf0fe
- f3c4fc
- eb97fa
- e26bf7
- d93ef5
- d112f3
- ae0bcb
- 88089e
- 610671
- 3b0445
- 150118
Color schemes using #EC9EFA
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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#EC9EFA FAQ
What color is #EC9EFA?
#EC9EFA is a shade of mauve in the purple family. It has a hue of 291 degrees, 90% saturation and 80% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #EC9EFA?
#EC9EFA is rgb(236, 158, 250) in RGB, hsl(291, 90%, 80%) in HSL, and cmyk(6%, 37%, 0%, 2%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #EC9EFA?
White text on this background reaches 1.94:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.84:1.
What colors go well with #EC9EFA?
Its direct complement is #ACFA9E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #DAFA9E and #9EFABE gives you contrast without the vibration.