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Pastel Mauve

#FFCCF6

Pastel Mauve is a warm light color with the hex code #FFCCF6. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 255, 204, 246 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 20%, 4%, 0% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Pastel Mauve Color Values

HEX
#FFCCF6
RGB
255, 204, 246
HSL
311°, 100%, 90%
CMYK
0, 20, 4, 0

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Pastel Mauve sits at 311° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 100% saturation and 90% 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%, 20%, 4%, 0% 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: #FFCCF6;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 255, 204, 246;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#FFCCF6',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 20%
Y: 4%
K: 0%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(255, 204, 246)
rgba(255, 204, 246, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFCCF6?
#FFCCF6 is Pastel Mauve, a warm light color with RGB values of 255, 204, 246. It has a hue of 311°, 100% saturation, and 90% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #FFCCF6?
The RGB color code for #FFCCF6 is rgb(255, 204, 246). This means it contains 255 red, 204 green, and 246 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Pastel Mauve a warm or cool color?
Pastel Mauve (#FFCCF6) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #FFCCF6 in CSS?
You can use #FFCCF6 in CSS with: background-color: #FFCCF6; or color: #FFCCF6; or as an RGB value: rgb(255, 204, 246). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 20%, 4%, 0%.

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