analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#EEC4EE — Mauve
#EEC4EE 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 #EEC4EE
- fcf3fc
- f1cff1
- e6aae6
- dc86dc
- d162d1
- c73dc7
- a530a5
- 812581
- 5c1b5c
- 381038
- 140614
Color schemes using #EEC4EE
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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#EEC4EE FAQ
What color is #EEC4EE?
#EEC4EE is a shade of mauve in the pink family. It has a hue of 300 degrees, 55% saturation and 85% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #EEC4EE?
#EEC4EE is rgb(238, 196, 238) in RGB, hsl(300, 55%, 85%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 18%, 0%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #EEC4EE?
White text on this background reaches 1.53:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 13.77:1.
What colors go well with #EEC4EE?
Its direct complement is #C4EEC4. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D9EEC4 and #C4EED9 gives you contrast without the vibration.