Mauve Color – #e0b0ff: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Mauve color hex code is #e0b0ff, and it is composed of 88% red, 69% green and 100% blue.
Mauve is a light, muted, and cool color at 31% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.78:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Mauve color (#e0b0ff) against dark backgrounds.

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Mauve Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Mauve, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #e0b0ff |
| RGB | rgb(224,176,255) |
| HSL | hsl(276,100%,84.5%) |
| CMYK | 12, 31, 0, 0 |
| HSV | 276, 31, 100 |
| RGB % | 88, 69, 100 |
| XYZ | 64.3, 54.1, 101.7 |
| LAB | 78.5, 31.5, -32.5 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Purple |
| Saturation | 31% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.78 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 11.82 (passes WCAG AA) |
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Weak Mauve
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