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Pastel Mauve

#D8C2FF

Pastel Mauve is a cool light color with the hex code #D8C2FF. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 216, 194, 255 in digital design or CMYK 15%, 24%, 0%, 0% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Pastel Mauve Color Values

HEX
#D8C2FF
RGB
216, 194, 255
HSL
262°, 100%, 88%
CMYK
15, 24, 0, 0

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Pastel Mauve sits at 262° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 100% saturation and 88% lightness, this vibrant light hue creates strong visual impact and draws attention.

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 15%, 24%, 0%, 0% 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: #D8C2FF;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 216, 194, 255;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#D8C2FF',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 15%
M: 24%
Y: 0%
K: 0%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(216, 194, 255)
rgba(216, 194, 255, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

8 brand s with colors near 262° on the color wheel

Twitch logo
Twitch
Figma logo
Figma
Deezer logo
Deezer
Stripe logo
Stripe

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D8C2FF?
#D8C2FF is Pastel Mauve, a cool light color with RGB values of 216, 194, 255. It has a hue of 262°, 100% saturation, and 88% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #D8C2FF?
The RGB color code for #D8C2FF is rgb(216, 194, 255). This means it contains 216 red, 194 green, and 255 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Pastel Mauve a warm or cool color?
Pastel Mauve (#D8C2FF) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #D8C2FF in CSS?
You can use #D8C2FF in CSS with: background-color: #D8C2FF; or color: #D8C2FF; or as an RGB value: rgb(216, 194, 255). For print design, use CMYK: 15%, 24%, 0%, 0%.

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