Mauve pink color

A soft pink with a clear purple tone. It is a popular color for lipstick, blush and romantic wedding flowers.

Also known as: Pink mauve.

Mauve pink · #D8A1C4

About mauve pink

Mauve pink (#D8A1C4) is a balanced, light, moderately saturated color. It belongs to the pinks family. It mixes 216 red, 161 green and 196 blue (out of 255). It is mostly used in makeup, weddings, florals.

Mauve pink shades and tints

From lightest to darkest. Tap a shade to copy its code.

Mauve pink color harmonies

Combinations based on the color wheel. More in the color harmony tool.

ComplementaryClose to: Celadon

AnalogousClose to: Wisteria, Dusty rose

TriadicClose to: Celadon, Pastel blue

Split complementaryClose to: Celadon, Seafoam green

TetradicClose to: Wheat, Celadon, Chambray blue

Mauve pink color palettes

Copy the codes or open a palette in the editor to tweak it.

Monochromatic palette · Mauve pink

Analogous palette · Mauve pink

Complementary palette · Mauve pink

Triadic palette · Mauve pink

With neutrals palette · Mauve pink

With an accent palette · Mauve pink

Mauve pink contrast with text

White textContrast 2.1:1 · Not recommended

Black textContrast 9.8:1 · AAA

Based on WCAG 2.1 guidelines. Test other pairs in the contrast checker.

CSS code

:root {
  --mauve-pink: #D8A1C4;
  --mauve-pink-rgb: 216, 161, 196;
}
.bg { background-color: var(--mauve-pink); }
.text { color: var(--mauve-pink); }

Colors similar to mauve pink

Lilac Cotton candy pink Cameo pink Dusty lavender Carnation pink Puce Wisteria Pastel purple Thistle Dusty pink

Frequently asked questions

What is the hex code for mauve pink?

The hex code for mauve pink is #D8A1C4. In RGB it is rgb(216, 161, 196), in HSL hsl(322, 41%, 74%) and in CMYK 0, 25, 9, 15.

What is the complementary color of mauve pink?

Its complement on the color wheel is #A1D8B5, close to celadon. Used in small doses, it works as an accent and adds strong contrast.

Can you use white text on mauve pink?

Use black text instead: the contrast with white is only 2.1:1, while with black it is 9.8:1.