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Mauve

#DDA2F6

Mauve is a cool light color with the hex code #DDA2F6. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 221, 162, 246 in digital design or CMYK 10%, 34%, 0%, 4% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Mauve color values

HEX
#DDA2F6
RGB
221, 162, 246
HSL
282°, 82%, 80%
CMYK
10, 34, 0, 4

About this color

Mauve sits at 282° on the color wheel with 82% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the blue-violet segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 82%, 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(221, 162, 246), where the blue channel is highest at 246, 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 34M 0Y 4K. With almost no black ink (4%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 10% cyan, 34% 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.

How to use Mauve

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #DDA2F6;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 221, 162, 246;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#DDA2F6',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 10%
M: 34%
Y: 0%
K: 4%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(221, 162, 246)
rgba(221, 162, 246, 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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #DDA2F6?
#DDA2F6 is Mauve, a cool light color with RGB values of 221, 162, 246. It has a hue of 282°, 82% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #DDA2F6?
The RGB color code for #DDA2F6 is rgb(221, 162, 246). This means it contains 221 red, 162 green, and 246 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Mauve a warm or cool color?
Mauve (#DDA2F6) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #DDA2F6 in CSS?
You can use #DDA2F6 in CSS with: background-color: #DDA2F6; or color: #DDA2F6; or as an RGB value: rgb(221, 162, 246). For print design, use CMYK: 10%, 34%, 0%, 4%.