Mauvelous
Also known as: Kindness, Pale Lilac, Tranquil Dusk, Pink Potion
With its warm undertone, Mauvelous (#D6B3C0) comes across as confident and commanding. Designers reach for it in food branding and sale banners. Set it against a green accent when you want the combination to pop. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop — 11.07:1 on black clears AA.
Mauvelous color codes
- HEX
- #D6B3C0
- RGB
- rgb(214, 179, 192)
- RGBA
- rgba(214, 179, 192, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(338, 30%, 77%)
- HSV
- hsv(338, 16%, 84%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 16%, 10%, 16%)
- LAB
- lab(76.4 14.6 -1.7)
- OKLCH
- oklch(80.1% 0.044 353.8)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
subtle pink undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: thistle#D8BFD8 · ΔE 5.9
- RAL 3015 — Light pink#E1A6AD · ΔE 6.9 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck — Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Mauvelous works
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Interiors: Soft and low-saturation — a candidate for full walls, where vivid colors overwhelm.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece — a top, scarf, or shoes — against neutral basics.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Mauvelous
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Mauvelous by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 1.90:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 11.07:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Mauvelous background: #000000
Palettes featuring Mauvelous
Mauvelous with its complement
Soft neighbors of Mauvelous
Mauvelous triad
Similar colors
- Pink Mist#E6BCCD · ΔE 3.5
- Sakura#DFB1B6 · ΔE 4.3
- Guava Glow#EEC0D2 · ΔE 5.1
- Chantilly#EDB8C7 · ΔE 5.1
- Tussie-Mussie#EDC5D7 · ΔE 5.3
- Blush Kiss#EABCC0 · ΔE 5.4
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Mauvelous is closest to Mint Twist.
Mauvelous FAQs
What color is Mauvelous?
Mauvelous is a light red with the hex code #D6B3C0. In HSL terms it has a hue of 338°, 30% saturation, and 77% lightness.
What is the hex code for Mauvelous?
The hex code for Mauvelous is #D6B3C0. In RGB it's rgb(214, 179, 192), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 16%, 10%, 16%).
What colors go well with Mauvelous?
Mauvelous pairs naturally with green tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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