Mauve

Q: How do I use #E7A8F0 in CSS?

You can use #E7A8F0 in CSS with: background-color: #E7A8F0; or color: #E7A8F0; or as an RGB value: rgb(231, 168, 240). For print design, use CMYK: 4%, 30%, 0%, 6%.

#E7A8F0

Mauve is a cool light color with the hex code #E7A8F0. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 231, 168, 240 in digital design or CMYK 4%, 30%, 0%, 6% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Mauve color values

HEX: #E7A8F0
RGB: 231, 168, 240
HSL: 293°, 71%, 80%
CMYK: 4, 30, 0, 6

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Mauve sits at 293° on the color wheel with 71% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the violet-magenta segment of the spectrum. At 71% 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(231, 168, 240), where the blue channel is highest at 240, 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 4C 30M 0Y 6K. The low-to-moderate black value (6%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its magenta ink content (30%), 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: #E7A8F0;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 231, 168, 240;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#E7A8F0',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 4%
M: 30%
Y: 0%
K: 6%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(231, 168, 240)
rgba(231, 168, 240, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

4 brand s with colors near 293° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #E7A8F0?

#E7A8F0 is Mauve, a cool light color with RGB values of 231, 168, 240. It has a hue of 293°, 71% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #E7A8F0?

The RGB color code for #E7A8F0 is rgb(231, 168, 240). This means it contains 231 red, 168 green, and 240 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Mauve a warm or cool color?

Mauve (#E7A8F0) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #E7A8F0 in CSS?

You can use #E7A8F0 in CSS with: background-color: #E7A8F0; or color: #E7A8F0; or as an RGB value: rgb(231, 168, 240). For print design, use CMYK: 4%, 30%, 0%, 6%.