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Pastel Mauve

#E5D1FA

Pastel Mauve is a cool light color with the hex code #E5D1FA. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 229, 209, 250 in digital design or CMYK 8%, 16%, 0%, 2% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Pastel Mauve Color Values

HEX
#E5D1FA
RGB
229, 209, 250
HSL
269°, 80%, 90%
CMYK
8, 16, 0, 2

About this color

Pastel Mauve sits at 269° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 80% saturation and 90% 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 8%, 16%, 0%, 2% 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: #E5D1FA;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 229, 209, 250;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#E5D1FA',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 8%
M: 16%
Y: 0%
K: 2%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(229, 209, 250)
rgba(229, 209, 250, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

4 brand s with colors near 269° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E5D1FA?
#E5D1FA is Pastel Mauve, a cool light color with RGB values of 229, 209, 250. It has a hue of 269°, 80% saturation, and 90% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #E5D1FA?
The RGB color code for #E5D1FA is rgb(229, 209, 250). This means it contains 229 red, 209 green, and 250 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Pastel Mauve a warm or cool color?
Pastel Mauve (#E5D1FA) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #E5D1FA in CSS?
You can use #E5D1FA in CSS with: background-color: #E5D1FA; or color: #E5D1FA; or as an RGB value: rgb(229, 209, 250). For print design, use CMYK: 8%, 16%, 0%, 2%.