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Mauve

#ECACEC

Mauve is a warm light color with the hex code #ECACEC. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 236, 172, 236 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 27%, 0%, 7% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Mauve Color Values

HEX
#ECACEC
RGB
236, 172, 236
HSL
300°, 63%, 80%
CMYK
0, 27, 0, 7

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Mauve sits at 300° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 63% saturation and 80% lightness, this vibrant light hue creates strong visual impact and draws attention.

In digital design, warm colors like Mauve work well for calls-to-action, accent elements, and creating urgency. Light colors are ideal for backgrounds and creating breathing room in layouts.

When using Mauve in print, the CMYK breakdown of 0%, 27%, 0%, 7% 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: #ECACEC;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 236, 172, 236;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#ECACEC',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 27%
Y: 0%
K: 7%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(236, 172, 236)
rgba(236, 172, 236, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

1 brand with colors near 300° on the color wheel

Nubank logo
Nubank

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ECACEC?
#ECACEC is Mauve, a warm light color with RGB values of 236, 172, 236. It has a hue of 300°, 63% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #ECACEC?
The RGB color code for #ECACEC is rgb(236, 172, 236). This means it contains 236 red, 172 green, and 236 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Mauve a warm or cool color?
Mauve (#ECACEC) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #ECACEC in CSS?
You can use #ECACEC in CSS with: background-color: #ECACEC; or color: #ECACEC; or as an RGB value: rgb(236, 172, 236). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 27%, 0%, 7%.

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