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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#F0A5F8 — Mauve
#F0A5F8 is a light saturated purple sitting at 294° 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 #F0A5F8
- fdf1fe
- f5c5fb
- ee99f7
- e76ef4
- df42f1
- d817ee
- b40fc6
- 8c0c9b
- 65086f
- 3d0543
- 160218
Color schemes using #F0A5F8
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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#F0A5F8 FAQ
What color is #F0A5F8?
#F0A5F8 is a shade of mauve in the purple family. It has a hue of 294 degrees, 86% saturation and 81% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #F0A5F8?
#F0A5F8 is rgb(240, 165, 248) in RGB, hsl(294, 86%, 81%) in HSL, and cmyk(3%, 33%, 0%, 3%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #F0A5F8?
White text on this background reaches 1.84:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.44:1.
What colors go well with #F0A5F8?
Its direct complement is #ADF8A5. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D7F8A5 and #A5F8C6 gives you contrast without the vibration.