analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#ECC5EC — Mauve
#ECC5EC is a light moderately saturated pink sitting at 300° 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 #ECC5EC
- fbf3fb
- f0d0f0
- e4ade4
- d989d9
- cd66cd
- c242c2
- a134a1
- 7e297e
- 5a1d5a
- 371237
- 130613
Color schemes using #ECC5EC
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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#ECC5EC FAQ
What color is #ECC5EC?
#ECC5EC is a shade of mauve in the pink family. It has a hue of 300 degrees, 51% saturation and 85% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #ECC5EC?
#ECC5EC is rgb(236, 197, 236) in RGB, hsl(300, 51%, 85%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 17%, 0%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #ECC5EC?
White text on this background reaches 1.53:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 13.76:1.
What colors go well with #ECC5EC?
Its direct complement is #C5ECC5. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D9ECC5 and #C5ECD9 gives you contrast without the vibration.