Pastel Mauve is a
warm light color with the hex code #C99CC9.
This muted hue can be represented as RGB
201, 156, 201 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 22%, 0%, 21% for print applications.
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Pastel Mauve
#C99CC9
Pastel Mauve Color Values
- HEX
- #C99CC9
- RGB
- 201, 156, 201
- HSL
- 300°, 29%, 70%
- CMYK
- 0, 22, 0, 21
Shades & Tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Pastel Mauve sits at 300° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 29% saturation and 70% lightness, this muted light hue provides subtle, elegant backgrounds.
In digital design, warm colors like Pastel Mauve work well for calls-to-action, accent elements, and creating urgency. Light colors are ideal for backgrounds and creating breathing room in layouts.
When using Pastel Mauve in print, the CMYK breakdown of 0%, 22%, 0%, 21% 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: #C99CC9;
--brand-primary-rgb: 201, 156, 201;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#C99CC9',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 0%
M: 22%
Y: 0%
K: 21%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(201, 156, 201)
rgba(201, 156, 201, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #C99CC9?
#C99CC9 is Pastel Mauve, a warm light color with RGB values of 201, 156, 201. It has a hue of 300°, 29%
saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #C99CC9?
The RGB color code for #C99CC9 is rgb(201, 156, 201). This means it contains 201 red,
156 green, and 201 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Pastel Mauve a warm or cool color?
Pastel Mauve (#C99CC9) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #C99CC9 in CSS?
You can use #C99CC9 in CSS with:
background-color: #C99CC9; or color: #C99CC9; or as an RGB value: rgb(201, 156, 201). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 22%, 0%, 21%.