analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#EEB5ED — Mauve
#EEB5ED is a light saturated pink sitting at 301° 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 #EEB5ED
- fcf3fc
- f3ccf3
- eba6ea
- e280e0
- d95ad7
- d133ce
- ae27ac
- 881f86
- 611660
- 3b0d3a
- 150515
Color schemes using #EEB5ED
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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#EEB5ED FAQ
What color is #EEB5ED?
#EEB5ED is a shade of mauve in the pink family. It has a hue of 301 degrees, 63% saturation and 82% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #EEB5ED?
#EEB5ED is rgb(238, 181, 237) in RGB, hsl(301, 63%, 82%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 24%, 0%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #EEB5ED?
White text on this background reaches 1.68:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.47:1.
What colors go well with #EEB5ED?
Its direct complement is #B4EEB5. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D0EEB4 and #B4EED2 gives you contrast without the vibration.