Mauve is a
cool light color with the hex code #E9ABED.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
233, 171, 237 in digital design or CMYK 2%, 28%, 0%, 7% for print applications.
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Mauve
#E9ABED
Mauve color values
- HEX
- #E9ABED
- RGB
- 233, 171, 237
- HSL
- 296°, 65%, 80%
- CMYK
- 2, 28, 0, 7
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Mauve sits at 296° on the color wheel with 65% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the violet-magenta segment of the spectrum. At 65% 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(233, 171, 237), where the blue channel is highest at 237, 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 2C 28M 0Y 7K. The low-to-moderate black value (7%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its magenta ink content (28%), 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: #E9ABED;
--brand-primary-rgb: 233, 171, 237;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#E9ABED',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 2%
M: 28%
Y: 0%
K: 7%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(233, 171, 237)
rgba(233, 171, 237, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #E9ABED?
#E9ABED is Mauve, a cool light color with RGB values of 233, 171, 237. It has a hue of 296°, 65%
saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #E9ABED?
The RGB color code for #E9ABED is rgb(233, 171, 237). This means it contains 233 red,
171 green, and 237 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Mauve a warm or cool color?
Mauve (#E9ABED) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #E9ABED in CSS?
You can use #E9ABED in CSS with:
background-color: #E9ABED; or color: #E9ABED; or as an RGB value: rgb(233, 171, 237). For print design, use CMYK: 2%, 28%, 0%, 7%.