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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#FA9EE3 — Mauve
#FA9EE3 is a light saturated pink sitting at 315° 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 #FA9EE3
- fef0fb
- fcc4ee
- fa97e1
- f76bd4
- f53ec7
- f312ba
- cb0b9b
- 9e0879
- 710657
- 450435
- 180112
Color schemes using #FA9EE3
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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#FA9EE3 FAQ
What color is #FA9EE3?
#FA9EE3 is a shade of mauve in the pink family. It has a hue of 315 degrees, 90% saturation and 80% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #FA9EE3?
#FA9EE3 is rgb(250, 158, 227) in RGB, hsl(315, 90%, 80%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 37%, 9%, 2%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #FA9EE3?
White text on this background reaches 1.9:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.06:1.
What colors go well with #FA9EE3?
Its direct complement is #9EFAB5. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #B5FA9E and #9EFAE3 gives you contrast without the vibration.