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Mauve

#DCA3F5

Mauve is a cool light color with the hex code #DCA3F5. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 220, 163, 245 in digital design or CMYK 10%, 33%, 0%, 4% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Mauve color values

HEX
#DCA3F5
RGB
220, 163, 245
HSL
282°, 80%, 80%
CMYK
10, 33, 0, 4

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Mauve sits at 282° on the color wheel with 80% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the blue-violet segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 80%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. 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(220, 163, 245), where the blue channel is highest at 245, 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 10C 33M 0Y 4K. With almost no black ink (4%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 10% cyan, 33% magenta. This profile tends toward vibrancy in print, though ink density limits on press may affect saturation on coated versus uncoated stock. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Split-Complementary

How to use Mauve

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #DCA3F5;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 220, 163, 245;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#DCA3F5',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 10%
M: 33%
Y: 0%
K: 4%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(220, 163, 245)
rgba(220, 163, 245, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

8 brand s with colors near 282° on the color wheel

Nubank logo
Nubank
Instagram logo
Instagram
Deezer logo
Deezer
Datadog logo
Datadog

Frequently asked questions

What color is #DCA3F5?
#DCA3F5 is Mauve, a cool light color with RGB values of 220, 163, 245. It has a hue of 282°, 80% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #DCA3F5?
The RGB color code for #DCA3F5 is rgb(220, 163, 245). This means it contains 220 red, 163 green, and 245 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Mauve a warm or cool color?
Mauve (#DCA3F5) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #DCA3F5 in CSS?
You can use #DCA3F5 in CSS with: background-color: #DCA3F5; or color: #DCA3F5; or as an RGB value: rgb(220, 163, 245). For print design, use CMYK: 10%, 33%, 0%, 4%.

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