Old Mauve
HEX: #673147 | Modern Palette
Color Specifications
#673147
103, 49, 71
335°, 52% ,40%
0, 52.43, 31.07, 59.61
About Old Mauve
Old Mauve (#673147) is a color with RGB(103, 49, 71) and HSL(335.56°, 52.43%, 40.39%). It is commonly associated with Romantic moods. In design, it fits Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Logo. Its complementary color is #316751, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #476731 and #314767. The name comes from mauve (French).
- HEX: #673147
- RGB: 103, 49, 71
- HSL: 335.56°, 52.43%, 40.39%
- Mood: Romantic
- Style: Warm
- Use case: Text, Button, Logo
- Complementary color: #316751
- Triadic colors: #476731, #314767
- The name comes from mauve (French).
Live Components
Color Palettes
Old Mauve #673147 is used in Monochromatic, Neutral + Accent, Analogous, 3 + 1 + 1 palettes, giving designers ready-made combinations for backgrounds, surfaces, accents, and interface elements.
Color Harmonies
Old Mauve #673147 pairs with #316751 as its complementary color, and #476731 and #314767 in triadic combinations. These harmony relationships help create balanced color combinations for UI, branding, and design work.
Frequently Asked Questions
Name, History & Etymology
History
The color 'mauve' was named after the mallow flower due to its delicate purple hue. Its popularity surged in the mid-19th century with the accidental discovery of mauveine, the first synthetic organic dye, by William Henry Perkin in 1856. This discovery revolutionized the textile industry and made purple dyes widely accessible and affordable for the first time. 'Old Mauve' specifically refers to a slightly desaturated, often browner or grayer version of the original vibrant mauve, reflecting either fading over time in textiles or a deliberate, more subdued shade popular in later periods, particularly the late Victorian and Edwardian eras. It evokes a sense of nostalgia and vintage charm.
First Recorded Use
1859 (for 'mauve' as a color name, specifically 'mauveine')
Cultural Associations
Mauve, in its various shades including 'Old Mauve', became highly fashionable during the Victorian era, particularly after Queen Victoria wore a mauve gown to the Royal Exhibition of 1862. It symbolized luxury and modernity due to its synthetic origin. 'Old Mauve' later became associated with antique aesthetics, faded elegance, and a certain melancholic or romantic sensibility often found in period decor and fashion. It's less vibrant than its predecessor, suggesting age and a softer, more muted palette.
Code Snippets
/* Background */
.element {
background-color: #673147;
}
/* Text */
.element {
color: #673147;
}
/* Border */
.element {
border: 1px solid #673147;
}/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
background: linear-gradient(
to right,
#673147,
#319D71
);
}
/* Radial gradient */
.element {
background: radial-gradient(
circle,
#673147,
#319D71
);
}// SCSS variable
$old-mauve: #673147;
// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$old-mauve-r: 103;
$old-mauve-g: 49;
$old-mauve-b: 71;
// Usage
.element {
background-color: $old-mauve;
color: rgba($old-mauve-r, $old-mauve-g, $old-mauve-b, 0.8);
}