analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#F2ABE5 — Mauve
#F2ABE5 is a light saturated pink sitting at 311° 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.
#f2abe5
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Tints and shades of #F2ABE5
- fdf2fb
- f7c9ee
- f0a1e2
- ea78d5
- e44fc8
- dd27bc
- b81d9c
- 90167a
- 671057
- 3f0a35
- 160313
Color schemes using #F2ABE5
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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#F2ABE5 FAQ
What color is #F2ABE5?
#F2ABE5 is a shade of mauve in the pink family. It has a hue of 311 degrees, 73% saturation and 81% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #F2ABE5?
#F2ABE5 is rgb(242, 171, 229) in RGB, hsl(311, 73%, 81%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 29%, 5%, 5%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #F2ABE5?
White text on this background reaches 1.79:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.73:1.
What colors go well with #F2ABE5?
Its direct complement is #ABF2B8. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #C2F2AB and #ABF2DC gives you contrast without the vibration.