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Mauve

#E6A9EF

Mauve is a cool light color with the hex code #E6A9EF. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 230, 169, 239 in digital design or CMYK 4%, 29%, 0%, 6% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Mauve Color Values

HEX
#E6A9EF
RGB
230, 169, 239
HSL
292°, 69%, 80%
CMYK
4, 29, 0, 6

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Mauve sits at 292° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 69% saturation and 80% lightness, this vibrant light hue creates strong visual impact and draws attention.

In digital design, cool colors like Mauve work well for backgrounds, navigation, and establishing trust. Light colors are ideal for backgrounds and creating breathing room in layouts.

When using Mauve in print, the CMYK breakdown of 4%, 29%, 0%, 6% 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 Mauve

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #E6A9EF;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 230, 169, 239;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#E6A9EF',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 4%
M: 29%
Y: 0%
K: 6%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(230, 169, 239)
rgba(230, 169, 239, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

2 brand s with colors near 292° on the color wheel

Nubank logo
Nubank
Deezer logo
Deezer

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E6A9EF?
#E6A9EF is Mauve, a cool light color with RGB values of 230, 169, 239. It has a hue of 292°, 69% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #E6A9EF?
The RGB color code for #E6A9EF is rgb(230, 169, 239). This means it contains 230 red, 169 green, and 239 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Mauve a warm or cool color?
Mauve (#E6A9EF) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #E6A9EF in CSS?
You can use #E6A9EF in CSS with: background-color: #E6A9EF; or color: #E6A9EF; or as an RGB value: rgb(230, 169, 239). For print design, use CMYK: 4%, 29%, 0%, 6%.

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