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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#F9B9FD — Mauve
#F9B9FD is a light saturated purple sitting at 296° 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 #F9B9FD
- fef0ff
- f9c3fd
- f595fc
- f168fa
- ec3af9
- e80df8
- c106cf
- 9705a1
- 6c0474
- 420246
- 170119
Color schemes using #F9B9FD
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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#F9B9FD FAQ
What color is #F9B9FD?
#F9B9FD is a shade of mauve in the purple family. It has a hue of 296 degrees, 94% saturation and 86% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #F9B9FD?
#F9B9FD is rgb(249, 185, 253) in RGB, hsl(296, 94%, 86%) in HSL, and cmyk(2%, 27%, 0%, 1%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #F9B9FD?
White text on this background reaches 1.57:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 13.39:1.
What colors go well with #F9B9FD?
Its direct complement is #BEFDBA. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E0FDBA and #BAFDD7 gives you contrast without the vibration.