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Mauvelous

#FD9BB5

Mauvelous is a warm light color with the hex code #FD9BB5. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 253, 155, 181 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 39%, 28%, 1% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Mauvelous color values

HEX
#FD9BB5
RGB
253, 155, 181
HSL
344°, 96%, 80%
CMYK
0, 39, 28, 1

About this color

Mauvelous sits at 344° on the color wheel with 96% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the magenta-red segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 96%, 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, Mauvelous is rendered as rgb(253, 155, 181), where the red channel dominates at 253, creating a strongly red-skewed appearance. High saturation at this lightness produces strong contrast against white — effective for CTAs, badges, and elements that need to stop the eye.

For print, Mauvelous translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 39M 28Y 1K. With almost no black ink (1%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 39% magenta, 28% yellow. 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 Mauvelous

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #FD9BB5;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 253, 155, 181;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#FD9BB5',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 39%
Y: 28%
K: 1%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(253, 155, 181)
rgba(253, 155, 181, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #FD9BB5?
#FD9BB5 is Mauvelous, a warm light color with RGB values of 253, 155, 181. It has a hue of 344°, 96% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #FD9BB5?
The RGB color code for #FD9BB5 is rgb(253, 155, 181). This means it contains 253 red, 155 green, and 181 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Mauvelous a warm or cool color?
Mauvelous (#FD9BB5) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #FD9BB5 in CSS?
You can use #FD9BB5 in CSS with: background-color: #FD9BB5; or color: #FD9BB5; or as an RGB value: rgb(253, 155, 181). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 39%, 28%, 1%.