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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#EDB9F8 — Mauve
#EDB9F8 is a light saturated purple sitting at 290° 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 #EDB9F8
- fcf1fe
- f1c6f9
- e69cf5
- dc71f1
- d146ed
- c61ce9
- a513c2
- 810f97
- 5c0b6d
- 380742
- 140217
Color schemes using #EDB9F8
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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#EDB9F8 FAQ
What color is #EDB9F8?
#EDB9F8 is a shade of mauve in the purple family. It has a hue of 290 degrees, 82% saturation and 85% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #EDB9F8?
#EDB9F8 is rgb(237, 185, 248) in RGB, hsl(290, 82%, 85%) in HSL, and cmyk(4%, 25%, 0%, 3%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #EDB9F8?
White text on this background reaches 1.63:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.9:1.
What colors go well with #EDB9F8?
Its direct complement is #C4F8B9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E3F8B9 and #B9F8CE gives you contrast without the vibration.