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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#FA9EF8 — Mauve
#FA9EF8 is a light saturated pink sitting at 301° 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 #FA9EF8
- fef0fe
- fcc4fb
- fa97f8
- f76bf5
- f53ef2
- f312ef
- cb0bc7
- 9e089b
- 710670
- 450444
- 180118
Color schemes using #FA9EF8
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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#FA9EF8 FAQ
What color is #FA9EF8?
#FA9EF8 is a shade of mauve in the pink family. It has a hue of 301 degrees, 90% saturation and 80% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #FA9EF8?
#FA9EF8 is rgb(250, 158, 248) in RGB, hsl(301, 90%, 80%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 37%, 1%, 2%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #FA9EF8?
White text on this background reaches 1.86:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.31:1.
What colors go well with #FA9EF8?
Its direct complement is #9EFAA0. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #CAFA9E and #9EFACE gives you contrast without the vibration.