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Pastel Mauve

#C79DC8

Pastel Mauve is a cool light color with the hex code #C79DC8. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 199, 157, 200 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 21%, 0%, 22% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Pastel Mauve Color Values

HEX
#C79DC8
RGB
199, 157, 200
HSL
299°, 28%, 70%
CMYK
0, 21, 0, 22

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Pastel Mauve sits at 299° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 28% saturation and 70% lightness, this muted light hue provides subtle, elegant backgrounds.

In digital design, cool colors like Pastel Mauve work well for backgrounds, navigation, and establishing trust. Light colors are ideal for backgrounds and creating breathing room in layouts.

When using Pastel Mauve in print, the CMYK breakdown of 0%, 21%, 0%, 22% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Pastel Mauve

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #C79DC8;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 199, 157, 200;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#C79DC8',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 21%
Y: 0%
K: 22%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(199, 157, 200)
rgba(199, 157, 200, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

1 brand with colors near 299° on the color wheel

Nubank logo
Nubank

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C79DC8?
#C79DC8 is Pastel Mauve, a cool light color with RGB values of 199, 157, 200. It has a hue of 299°, 28% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #C79DC8?
The RGB color code for #C79DC8 is rgb(199, 157, 200). This means it contains 199 red, 157 green, and 200 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Pastel Mauve a warm or cool color?
Pastel Mauve (#C79DC8) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #C79DC8 in CSS?
You can use #C79DC8 in CSS with: background-color: #C79DC8; or color: #C79DC8; or as an RGB value: rgb(199, 157, 200). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 21%, 0%, 22%.

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