COLOR
#D485A8
≈ Moonlight Mauve
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On white
Aa
2.72:1
Fails AA
On black
Aa
6.43:1
Passes AA
Best text on this color
Aa#1C1916(6.43:1)
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Normal vision#D485A8
Protanopia#8D95A9
Deuteranopia#A1A2A6
Tritanopia#DF8291
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Colors that go with Moonlight Mauve
Moonlight 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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Colour nameMoonlight Mauve#CA83A7ΔE 2.1CSS namePalevioletred#DB7093ΔE 6.2Web-safe#CC6699#CC6699ΔE 8.0
Pantone & RAL matches are coming soon — those libraries aren't openly licensed for redistribution.
Moonlight Mauve — meaning & where to use it
Moonlight 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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