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Pastel Mauve

#CF96C0

Pastel Mauve is a warm light color with the hex code #CF96C0. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 207, 150, 192 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 28%, 7%, 19% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Pastel Mauve Color Values

HEX
#CF96C0
RGB
207, 150, 192
HSL
316°, 37%, 70%
CMYK
0, 28, 7, 19

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Pastel Mauve sits at 316° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 37% saturation and 70% lightness, this moderately saturated light hue balances visibility with restraint.

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%, 28%, 7%, 19% 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: #CF96C0;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 207, 150, 192;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#CF96C0',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 28%
Y: 7%
K: 19%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(207, 150, 192)
rgba(207, 150, 192, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

1 brand with colors near 316° on the color wheel

Slack logo
Slack

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CF96C0?
#CF96C0 is Pastel Mauve, a warm light color with RGB values of 207, 150, 192. It has a hue of 316°, 37% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #CF96C0?
The RGB color code for #CF96C0 is rgb(207, 150, 192). This means it contains 207 red, 150 green, and 192 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Pastel Mauve a warm or cool color?
Pastel Mauve (#CF96C0) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #CF96C0 in CSS?
You can use #CF96C0 in CSS with: background-color: #CF96C0; or color: #CF96C0; or as an RGB value: rgb(207, 150, 192). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 28%, 7%, 19%.

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