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Pastel Mauve

#EFA9D4

Pastel Mauve is a warm light color with the hex code #EFA9D4. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 239, 169, 212 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 29%, 11%, 6% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Pastel Mauve Color Values

HEX
#EFA9D4
RGB
239, 169, 212
HSL
323°, 69%, 80%
CMYK
0, 29, 11, 6

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Pastel Mauve sits at 323° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 69% saturation and 80% lightness, this vibrant light hue creates strong visual impact and draws attention.

In digital design, warm colors like Pastel 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 Pastel Mauve in print, the CMYK breakdown of 0%, 29%, 11%, 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 Pastel Mauve

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #EFA9D4;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 239, 169, 212;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#EFA9D4',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 29%
Y: 11%
K: 6%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(239, 169, 212)
rgba(239, 169, 212, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

1 brand with colors near 323° on the color wheel

Slack logo
Slack

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EFA9D4?
#EFA9D4 is Pastel Mauve, a warm light color with RGB values of 239, 169, 212. It has a hue of 323°, 69% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #EFA9D4?
The RGB color code for #EFA9D4 is rgb(239, 169, 212). This means it contains 239 red, 169 green, and 212 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Pastel Mauve a warm or cool color?
Pastel Mauve (#EFA9D4) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #EFA9D4 in CSS?
You can use #EFA9D4 in CSS with: background-color: #EFA9D4; or color: #EFA9D4; or as an RGB value: rgb(239, 169, 212). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 29%, 11%, 6%.

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