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Mauve

#CBA5F3

Mauve is a cool light color with the hex code #CBA5F3. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 203, 165, 243 in digital design or CMYK 16%, 32%, 0%, 5% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Mauve color values

HEX
#CBA5F3
RGB
203, 165, 243
HSL
269°, 76%, 80%
CMYK
16, 32, 0, 5

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Mauve sits at 269° on the color wheel with 76% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the blue-violet segment of the spectrum. At 76% saturation, the hue is fully legible and confident — richly chromatic without tipping into high-contrast territory. 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(203, 165, 243), where the blue channel is highest at 243, 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 16C 32M 0Y 5K. With almost no black ink (5%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 16% cyan, 32% 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: #CBA5F3;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 203, 165, 243;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#CBA5F3',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 16%
M: 32%
Y: 0%
K: 5%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(203, 165, 243)
rgba(203, 165, 243, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

9 brand s with colors near 269° on the color wheel

Datadog logo
Datadog
Canva logo
Canva
Deezer logo
Deezer
Figma logo
Figma

Frequently asked questions

What color is #CBA5F3?
#CBA5F3 is Mauve, a cool light color with RGB values of 203, 165, 243. It has a hue of 269°, 76% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #CBA5F3?
The RGB color code for #CBA5F3 is rgb(203, 165, 243). This means it contains 203 red, 165 green, and 243 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Mauve a warm or cool color?
Mauve (#CBA5F3) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #CBA5F3 in CSS?
You can use #CBA5F3 in CSS with: background-color: #CBA5F3; or color: #CBA5F3; or as an RGB value: rgb(203, 165, 243). For print design, use CMYK: 16%, 32%, 0%, 5%.

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