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Mauve

#F3A5DD

Mauve is a warm light color with the hex code #F3A5DD. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 243, 165, 221 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 32%, 9%, 5% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Mauve Color Values

HEX
#F3A5DD
RGB
243, 165, 221
HSL
317°, 76%, 80%
CMYK
0, 32, 9, 5

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Mauve sits at 317° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 76% 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%, 32%, 9%, 5% 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: #F3A5DD;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 243, 165, 221;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#F3A5DD',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 32%
Y: 9%
K: 5%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(243, 165, 221)
rgba(243, 165, 221, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

1 brand with colors near 317° on the color wheel

Slack logo
Slack

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F3A5DD?
#F3A5DD is Mauve, a warm light color with RGB values of 243, 165, 221. It has a hue of 317°, 76% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #F3A5DD?
The RGB color code for #F3A5DD is rgb(243, 165, 221). This means it contains 243 red, 165 green, and 221 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Mauve a warm or cool color?
Mauve (#F3A5DD) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #F3A5DD in CSS?
You can use #F3A5DD in CSS with: background-color: #F3A5DD; or color: #F3A5DD; or as an RGB value: rgb(243, 165, 221). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 32%, 9%, 5%.

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