The Color Mauve

An Introduction to the Color Mauve

Mauve color, a delicate and sophisticated shade, is a harmonious blend of serene lavender and subtle blush pink.

What Color is Mauve?

Mauve purple evokes a sense of grandeur, softness, and sophistication drawing you into a world of rich imagination and artistic expression.

Mauve Meaning

Mauve Throughout Art History

Mona Lisa (c. 1503-1506)  by Leonardo da Vinci

The Kiss (1907)  by Gustav Klimt

Colors that Compliment Mauve

Mauve, with its delicate blend of lavender and pink, finds an unexpected companion in the refreshing tones of tea green.

Complementary

Mauve unveils yet another harmonious dance with its split complementary counterparts, which are light mint and parchment.

Split Complementary

With its far-reaching versatility, mauve finds itself entwined in a captivating dance with its triadic companions: pale turquoise and Navajo white.

Triadic

Mauve, with its graceful blend of soft pinks and purples, becomes the foundation of this monochromatic symphony.

Monochromatic

What Colors Make Mauve?

Start with a base of red paint, introduce a touch of blue paint, and adjust with white to achieve the perfect shade. 

The Best Colors to Use