Mauve
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What color is Mauve?
Mauve is a pale, bluish purple color that sits between violet and pink in the color wheel.
Its name comes from the French word “malva,” which means mallow flower.
Mauve is the color of the first mass-produced dye that English chemist William Perkin accidentally discovered in 1856.
Mauve is a soft and romantic color that reminds me of lavender fields and vintage dresses.
Example of the palette with the Mauve color
NCS (Natural Color System)
What are the examples of Mauve color in life?
Mauve is a pale purple color that is named after the mallow flower, a plant with delicate pink-purple petals.
Mauve has a soft and romantic quality that evokes nostalgia and elegance.
Some examples of mauve color in life are:
- Lavender fields that bloom with a sea of purple flowers.
- Lilac blossoms intoxicating the air with their sweet fragrance.
- Amethyst crystals shimmering with mystical light.
- Heather flowers which grow on the Scottish moors and symbolize beauty and luck.
- Orchids displaying a variety of exotic shapes and colors.
- Grape hyacinths that form clusters of tiny bells in the spring.
- Eggplants with glossy skins and a rich flavor.
- Plums that are juicy and sweet when ripe.
- Mauveine, the first commercial aniline dye that revolutionized the textile industry.
Example of the palette with the Mauve color
NCS (Natural Color System)
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