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Pastel Mauve

#CBB3E5

Pastel Mauve is a cool light color with the hex code #CBB3E5. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 203, 179, 229 in digital design or CMYK 11%, 22%, 0%, 10% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Pastel Mauve Color Values

HEX
#CBB3E5
RGB
203, 179, 229
HSL
269°, 49%, 80%
CMYK
11, 22, 0, 10

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Pastel Mauve sits at 269° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 49% saturation and 80% lightness, this moderately saturated light hue balances visibility with restraint.

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 11%, 22%, 0%, 10% 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: #CBB3E5;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 203, 179, 229;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#CBB3E5',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 11%
M: 22%
Y: 0%
K: 10%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(203, 179, 229)
rgba(203, 179, 229, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

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

Deezer logo
Deezer
Figma logo
Figma
Twitch logo
Twitch
Nubank logo
Nubank

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CBB3E5?
#CBB3E5 is Pastel Mauve, a cool light color with RGB values of 203, 179, 229. It has a hue of 269°, 49% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #CBB3E5?
The RGB color code for #CBB3E5 is rgb(203, 179, 229). This means it contains 203 red, 179 green, and 229 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Pastel Mauve a warm or cool color?
Pastel Mauve (#CBB3E5) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #CBB3E5 in CSS?
You can use #CBB3E5 in CSS with: background-color: #CBB3E5; or color: #CBB3E5; or as an RGB value: rgb(203, 179, 229). For print design, use CMYK: 11%, 22%, 0%, 10%.

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