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Mauve

#C59FF9

Mauve is a cool light color with the hex code #C59FF9. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 197, 159, 249 in digital design or CMYK 21%, 36%, 0%, 2% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Mauve color values

HEX
#C59FF9
RGB
197, 159, 249
HSL
265°, 88%, 80%
CMYK
21, 36, 0, 2

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Mauve sits at 265° on the color wheel with 88% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the blue-violet segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 88%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. The elevated lightness keeps it airy and open, well-suited to large surface areas without visual weight.

In digital environments, Mauve is rendered as rgb(197, 159, 249), where the blue channel is highest at 249, anchoring the color in the cool register. High saturation at this lightness produces strong contrast against white — effective for CTAs, badges, and elements that need to stop the eye.

For print, Mauve translates to a CMYK breakdown of 21C 36M 0Y 2K. With almost no black ink (2%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 21% cyan, 36% magenta. This profile tends toward vibrancy in print, though ink density limits on press may affect saturation on coated versus uncoated stock. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Split-Complementary

How to use Mauve

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #C59FF9;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 197, 159, 249;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#C59FF9',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 21%
M: 36%
Y: 0%
K: 2%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens 

rgb(197, 159, 249)
rgba(197, 159, 249, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands using similar hue

11 brand s with colors near 265° on the color wheel

Canva logo
Canva
Figma logo
Figma
Patagonia logo
Patagonia
Twitch logo
Twitch

Frequently asked questions

What color is #C59FF9?
#C59FF9 is Mauve, a cool light color with RGB values of 197, 159, 249. It has a hue of 265°, 88% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #C59FF9?
The RGB color code for #C59FF9 is rgb(197, 159, 249). This means it contains 197 red, 159 green, and 249 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Mauve a warm or cool color?
Mauve (#C59FF9) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #C59FF9 in CSS?
You can use #C59FF9 in CSS with: background-color: #C59FF9; or color: #C59FF9; or as an RGB value: rgb(197, 159, 249). For print design, use CMYK: 21%, 36%, 0%, 2%.

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