analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#F2ABEE — Mauve
#F2ABEE is a light saturated pink sitting at 303° 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 #F2ABEE
- fdf2fc
- f7c9f4
- f0a1ec
- ea78e4
- e44fdc
- dd27d4
- b81db1
- 90168a
- 671063
- 3f0a3c
- 160315
Color schemes using #F2ABEE
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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#F2ABEE FAQ
What color is #F2ABEE?
#F2ABEE is a shade of mauve in the pink family. It has a hue of 303 degrees, 73% saturation and 81% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #F2ABEE?
#F2ABEE is rgb(242, 171, 238) in RGB, hsl(303, 73%, 81%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 29%, 2%, 5%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #F2ABEE?
White text on this background reaches 1.77:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.84:1.
What colors go well with #F2ABEE?
Its direct complement is #ABF2AF. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #CBF2AB and #ABF2D2 gives you contrast without the vibration.