analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#F2BAEE — Mauve
#F2BAEE is a light saturated pink sitting at 304° 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 #F2BAEE
- fdf2fc
- f5cbf2
- eea3e9
- e67cdf
- df54d5
- d72dcc
- b322a9
- 8c1b84
- 64135f
- 3d0c3a
- 150414
Color schemes using #F2BAEE
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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#F2BAEE FAQ
What color is #F2BAEE?
#F2BAEE is a shade of mauve in the pink family. It has a hue of 304 degrees, 68% saturation and 84% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #F2BAEE?
#F2BAEE is rgb(242, 186, 238) in RGB, hsl(304, 68%, 84%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 23%, 2%, 5%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #F2BAEE?
White text on this background reaches 1.61:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 13.03:1.
What colors go well with #F2BAEE?
Its direct complement is #BAF2BE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D3F2BA and #BAF2DA gives you contrast without the vibration.