Mauve is a
cool light color with the hex code #DBA5EE.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
219, 165, 238 in digital design or CMYK 8%, 31%, 0%, 7% for print applications.
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Mauve
#DBA5EE
Mauve color values
- HEX
- #DBA5EE
- RGB
- 219, 165, 238
- HSL
- 284°, 68%, 79%
- CMYK
- 8, 31, 0, 7
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Mauve sits at 284° on the color wheel with 68% saturation and 79% lightness, placing it in the blue-violet segment of the spectrum. At 68% 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(219, 165, 238), where the blue channel is highest at 238, though it sits close to the other channels. 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 8C 31M 0Y 7K. The low-to-moderate black value (7%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its magenta ink content (31%), with black serving as a supporting shadow tone. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.
Color harmonies
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Mauve
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #DBA5EE;
--brand-primary-rgb: 219, 165, 238;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#DBA5EE',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 8%
M: 31%
Y: 0%
K: 7%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(219, 165, 238)
rgba(219, 165, 238, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #DBA5EE?
#DBA5EE is Mauve, a cool light color with RGB values of 219, 165, 238. It has a hue of 284°, 68%
saturation, and 79% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #DBA5EE?
The RGB color code for #DBA5EE is rgb(219, 165, 238). This means it contains 219 red,
165 green, and 238 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Mauve a warm or cool color?
Mauve (#DBA5EE) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #DBA5EE in CSS?
You can use #DBA5EE in CSS with:
background-color: #DBA5EE; or color: #DBA5EE; or as an RGB value: rgb(219, 165, 238). For print design, use CMYK: 8%, 31%, 0%, 7%.