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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#F8A5E4 — Mauve
#F8A5E4 is a light saturated pink sitting at 314° 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 #F8A5E4
- fef1fb
- fbc5ee
- f799e1
- f46ed5
- f142c8
- ee17bb
- c60f9b
- 9b0c79
- 6f0857
- 430535
- 180213
Color schemes using #F8A5E4
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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#F8A5E4 FAQ
What color is #F8A5E4?
#F8A5E4 is a shade of mauve in the pink family. It has a hue of 314 degrees, 86% saturation and 81% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #F8A5E4?
#F8A5E4 is rgb(248, 165, 228) in RGB, hsl(314, 86%, 81%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 33%, 8%, 3%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #F8A5E4?
White text on this background reaches 1.83:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.49:1.
What colors go well with #F8A5E4?
Its direct complement is #A5F8B8. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BBF8A5 and #A5F8E2 gives you contrast without the vibration.