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mauve
Related terms: lavender · mallow
A very pale purple facade color between purple and white, represented by the reference hex triplet E0B0FF.
Mauve is a very light shade of purple, lighter than orchid or grape purple. It is rare as a facade color but occasionally used for brick, tile, or painted surfaces.
Hex triplet: E0B0FF
Mauve is paler than orchid and grape. The color name does not restrict the material or surface treatment. The hex triplet is a comparison sample for a range of similar facade colors, rather than an exact-match requirement.
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