Mauve

Q: How do I use #EFAFFD in CSS?

You can use #EFAFFD in CSS with: background-color: #EFAFFD; or color: #EFAFFD; or as an RGB value: rgb(239, 175, 253). For print design, use CMYK: 6%, 31%, 0%, 1%.

#EFAFFD

Mauve is a cool light color with the hex code #EFAFFD. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 239, 175, 253 in digital design or CMYK 6%, 31%, 0%, 1% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Mauve color values

HEX: #EFAFFD
RGB: 239, 175, 253
HSL: 289°, 95%, 84%
CMYK: 6, 31, 0, 1

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Mauve sits at 289° on the color wheel with 95% saturation and 84% lightness, placing it in the violet-magenta segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 95%, 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(239, 175, 253), where the blue channel is highest at 253, 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 6C 31M 0Y 1K. With almost no black ink (1%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 6% cyan, 31% 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.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Mauve

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #EFAFFD;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 239, 175, 253;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#EFAFFD',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 6%
M: 31%
Y: 0%
K: 1%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(239, 175, 253)
rgba(239, 175, 253, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

8 brand s with colors near 289° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #EFAFFD?

#EFAFFD is Mauve, a cool light color with RGB values of 239, 175, 253. It has a hue of 289°, 95% saturation, and 84% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #EFAFFD?

The RGB color code for #EFAFFD is rgb(239, 175, 253). This means it contains 239 red, 175 green, and 253 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Mauve a warm or cool color?

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

How do I use #EFAFFD in CSS?

You can use #EFAFFD in CSS with: background-color: #EFAFFD; or color: #EFAFFD; or as an RGB value: rgb(239, 175, 253). For print design, use CMYK: 6%, 31%, 0%, 1%.