COLOR
#C296AD
≈ Classy Mauve
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On white
Aa
2.54:1
Fails AA
On black
Aa
6.88:1
Passes AA
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Aa#1C1916(6.88:1)
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Normal vision#C296AD
Protanopia#999EAE
Deuteranopia#A3A5AC
Tritanopia#C8969E
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Colors that go with Classy Mauve
Classy Mauve sits in the pink family. Pair it with deep navy, charcoal or sage green to ground its softness, or lean into its harmonies below for a ready-made scheme.
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Classy Mauve — meaning & where to use it
Classy Mauve is a bright pink — it reads as playful, romantic and expressive. It's a natural fit for beauty, fashion and lifestyle brands, and expressive accents. To keep it balanced, pair it with deep navy, charcoal or sage green to ground its softness.
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