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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#EF9FE9 — Mauve
#EF9FE9 is a light saturated pink sitting at 305° 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 #EF9FE9
- fdf2fc
- f6caf2
- efa2e9
- e87adf
- e251d6
- db29cc
- b61faa
- 8e1884
- 66115f
- 3e0b3a
- 160414
Color schemes using #EF9FE9
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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#EF9FE9 FAQ
What color is #EF9FE9?
#EF9FE9 is a shade of mauve in the pink family. It has a hue of 305 degrees, 71% saturation and 78% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #EF9FE9?
#EF9FE9 is rgb(239, 159, 233) in RGB, hsl(305, 71%, 78%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 33%, 3%, 6%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #EF9FE9?
White text on this background reaches 1.94:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.81:1.
What colors go well with #EF9FE9?
Its direct complement is #9FEFA6. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #C0EF9F and #9FEFCE gives you contrast without the vibration.