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Learn about the psychology behind the color Mauve and what it represents. Explore its meanings and color combinations for your design inspiration.

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Mauve #E0B0FF
mauve color with #E0B0FF hex code

Meaning of the color Mauve

Mauve, with its soft and sophisticated tones, is a color that bridges tradition and modernity. Its blend of pale purple and pink exudes subtle elegance and a sense of refinement. The versatility of mauve color shines in design, whether paired with neutrals for understated elegance or bold hues like gold for a luxurious touch. Combine color mauve with earthy greens for a natural balance, or use it with metallic accents to create striking and contemporary visuals. The possibilities within a mauve color palette are endless.


Psychological characteristics of Mauve color

Mauve is more than a hue; it’s an emotion. With its soft, muted tones, it evokes a sense of calm, introspection, and quiet confidence.

  • Elegance: Mauve carries an air of sophistication and timeless beauty.
  • Creativity: Inspiring innovation, it fosters artistic expression and imagination.
  • Romance: A delicate and tender color, mauve symbolizes deep emotions and lasting connections.
  • Nostalgia: Mauve’s muted tones can evoke memories and feelings of warmth and comfort.

Symbolic meanings of color Mauve

  • Sophistication and grace
  • Creativity and inspiration
  • Romance and tenderness
  • Nostalgia and comfort

Technical information about Mauve/#E0B0FF


 

Defined by the mauve hex code #E0B0FF, this color is a delicate mix of light purple and pink. In the RGB color space, mauve consists of 87.84% red, 69.02% green, and 100% blue, creating its distinctively soft yet vibrant hue. In the CMYK color model, it is represented by 12% cyan, 31% magenta, 0% yellow, and 0% black. Understanding the mauve color code helps designers implement this versatile shade seamlessly in digital and print projects.

Mauve color conversion table

The hexadecimal color #E0B0FF has RGB values of R: 224 , G: 176, B: 255 and CMYK values of C: 12, M: 31, Y: 0, K:0.
Color codeValueCSS
HEX#E0B0FF#E0B0FF
RGB DECIMAL224, 176, 255rgb(224, 176, 255)
RGB PERCENTAGE88%, 69%, 100%88, 69, 100
CMYK12, 31, 0, 0
HSL276.5°, 100.0, 84.5hsl(276.5°, 100.0%, 84.5%)
HSV (OR HSB)276.5°, 31.0, 100.0
WEB SAFE#E0B0FF#E0B0FF
CIE-LAB78.530, 31.506, -32.495
XYZ64.316, 54.118, 101.664
XYY0.292, 0.246, 54.118
CIE-LCH78.530, 45.261, 314.115
CIE-LUV78.530, 20.399, -57.117
HUNTER-LAB73.565, 27.319, -30.441
BINAR11100000 10110000 11111111

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