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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#F09BF8 — Mauve
#F09BF8 is a light saturated purple sitting at 295° 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 #F09BF8
- fdf1fe
- f6c5fb
- f099f8
- ea6df5
- e341f2
- dd15ef
- b80ec7
- 8f0b9b
- 670870
- 3e0544
- 160218
Color schemes using #F09BF8
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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#F09BF8 FAQ
What color is #F09BF8?
#F09BF8 is a shade of mauve in the purple family. It has a hue of 295 degrees, 87% saturation and 79% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #F09BF8?
#F09BF8 is rgb(240, 155, 248) in RGB, hsl(295, 87%, 79%) in HSL, and cmyk(3%, 38%, 0%, 3%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #F09BF8?
White text on this background reaches 1.95:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.75:1.
What colors go well with #F09BF8?
Its direct complement is #A3F89B. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D1F89B and #9BF8C2 gives you contrast without the vibration.