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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#EEB9E7 — Mauve
#EEB9E7 is a light saturated pink sitting at 308° 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 #EEB9E7
- fcf3fb
- f3cdee
- eaa7e1
- e181d4
- d75cc7
- ce36ba
- ac2a9a
- 862078
- 601756
- 3a0e34
- 150512
Color schemes using #EEB9E7
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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#EEB9E7 FAQ
What color is #EEB9E7?
#EEB9E7 is a shade of mauve in the pink family. It has a hue of 308 degrees, 61% saturation and 83% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #EEB9E7?
#EEB9E7 is rgb(238, 185, 231) in RGB, hsl(308, 61%, 83%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 22%, 3%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #EEB9E7?
White text on this background reaches 1.65:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.73:1.
What colors go well with #EEB9E7?
Its direct complement is #B9EEC0. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #CDEEB9 and #B9EEDB gives you contrast without the vibration.