Mauvelous
Also known as: Kindness , Pale Lilac , Tranquil Dusk , Pink Potion
Mauvelous brings a gentle and approachable feel to a palette. This soft pink suits beauty and fashion and romantic branding. 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.
Reference
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)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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neutral, leaning warm
subtle pink undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- 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, and empty-state illustrations, but 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: Premium territory: beauty, creative tools, and boutique brands lean on this range.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Mauvelous
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →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
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 1.90:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 11.07:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Mauvelous background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Mauvelous
Mauvelous with its complement
Soft neighbors of Mauvelous
Mauvelous triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
Mauvelous FAQs
What color is Mauvelous?
Mauvelous is a light pink 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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