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Mauve

#EDA1F7

Mauve is a cool light color with the hex code #EDA1F7. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 237, 161, 247 in digital design or CMYK 4%, 35%, 0%, 3% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Mauve color values

HEX
#EDA1F7
RGB
237, 161, 247
HSL
293°, 84%, 80%
CMYK
4, 35, 0, 3

About this color

Mauve sits at 293° on the color wheel with 84% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the violet-magenta segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 84%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. 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(237, 161, 247), where the blue channel is highest at 247, 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 35M 0Y 3K. With almost no black ink (3%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 35% magenta. This profile tends toward vibrancy in print, though ink density limits on press may affect saturation on coated versus uncoated stock. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

How to use Mauve

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #EDA1F7;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 237, 161, 247;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#EDA1F7',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 4%
M: 35%
Y: 0%
K: 3%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(237, 161, 247)
rgba(237, 161, 247, 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 #EDA1F7?
#EDA1F7 is Mauve, a cool light color with RGB values of 237, 161, 247. It has a hue of 293°, 84% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #EDA1F7?
The RGB color code for #EDA1F7 is rgb(237, 161, 247). This means it contains 237 red, 161 green, and 247 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Mauve a warm or cool color?
Mauve (#EDA1F7) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #EDA1F7 in CSS?
You can use #EDA1F7 in CSS with: background-color: #EDA1F7; or color: #EDA1F7; or as an RGB value: rgb(237, 161, 247). For print design, use CMYK: 4%, 35%, 0%, 3%.