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Pastel Mauve

#CFB2E6

Pastel Mauve is a cool light color with the hex code #CFB2E6. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 207, 178, 230 in digital design or CMYK 10%, 23%, 0%, 10% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Pastel Mauve Color Values

HEX
#CFB2E6
RGB
207, 178, 230
HSL
273°, 51%, 80%
CMYK
10, 23, 0, 10

About this color

Pastel Mauve sits at 273° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 51% 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 10%, 23%, 0%, 10% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

How to use Pastel Mauve

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #CFB2E6;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 207, 178, 230;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#CFB2E6',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 10%
M: 23%
Y: 0%
K: 10%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(207, 178, 230)
rgba(207, 178, 230, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

4 brand s with colors near 273° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CFB2E6?
#CFB2E6 is Pastel Mauve, a cool light color with RGB values of 207, 178, 230. It has a hue of 273°, 51% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #CFB2E6?
The RGB color code for #CFB2E6 is rgb(207, 178, 230). This means it contains 207 red, 178 green, and 230 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Pastel Mauve a warm or cool color?
Pastel Mauve (#CFB2E6) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #CFB2E6 in CSS?
You can use #CFB2E6 in CSS with: background-color: #CFB2E6; or color: #CFB2E6; or as an RGB value: rgb(207, 178, 230). For print design, use CMYK: 10%, 23%, 0%, 10%.