Mauve is a
cool light color with the hex code #C9A3F5.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
201, 163, 245 in digital design or CMYK 18%, 33%, 0%, 4% for print applications.
Find matching Pantone color.
Mauve
#C9A3F5
Mauve color values
- HEX
- #C9A3F5
- RGB
- 201, 163, 245
- HSL
- 268°, 80%, 80%
- CMYK
- 18, 33, 0, 4
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Mauve sits at 268° on the color wheel with 80% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the blue-violet segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 80%, 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(201, 163, 245), where the blue channel is highest at 245, 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 18C 33M 0Y 4K. With almost no black ink (4%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 18% cyan, 33% 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
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Mauve
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #C9A3F5;
--brand-primary-rgb: 201, 163, 245;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#C9A3F5',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 18%
M: 33%
Y: 0%
K: 4%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(201, 163, 245)
rgba(201, 163, 245, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #C9A3F5?
#C9A3F5 is Mauve, a cool light color with RGB values of 201, 163, 245. It has a hue of 268°, 80%
saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #C9A3F5?
The RGB color code for #C9A3F5 is rgb(201, 163, 245). This means it contains 201 red,
163 green, and 245 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Mauve a warm or cool color?
Mauve (#C9A3F5) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #C9A3F5 in CSS?
You can use #C9A3F5 in CSS with:
background-color: #C9A3F5; or color: #C9A3F5; or as an RGB value: rgb(201, 163, 245). For print design, use CMYK: 18%, 33%, 0%, 4%.