Mauve

Pronunciation: /ˈmɔːv/

Mauve (adjective)

  1. A pale purple color that is similar to lavender.

Examples

  • The walls were painted a soft mauve shade.
  • The walls are painted a soft mauve color.

Common collocations: mauve dress, mauve flowers, mauve paint

Synonyms of Mauve

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Mauve

  • — Yellow is a bright color opposite to mauve.
  • — Green contrasts with mauve on the color wheel.