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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#ECB9EE — Mauve
#ECB9EE is a light saturated purple sitting at 298° 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 #ECB9EE
- fcf3fc
- f2cdf3
- e7a7ea
- dd81e1
- d35cd7
- c936ce
- a72aac
- 822086
- 5e1760
- 390e3a
- 140515
Color schemes using #ECB9EE
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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#ECB9EE FAQ
What color is #ECB9EE?
#ECB9EE is a shade of mauve in the purple family. It has a hue of 298 degrees, 61% saturation and 83% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #ECB9EE?
#ECB9EE is rgb(236, 185, 238) in RGB, hsl(298, 61%, 83%) in HSL, and cmyk(1%, 22%, 0%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #ECB9EE?
White text on this background reaches 1.65:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.74:1.
What colors go well with #ECB9EE?
Its direct complement is #BBEEB9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D5EEB9 and #B9EED2 gives you contrast without the vibration.