Deep Mauve
HEX: #D473D4 | Modern Palette
Color Specifications
#D473D4
212, 115, 212
300°, 45% ,83%
0, 45.75, 0, 16.86
About Deep Mauve
Deep Mauve (#D473D4) is a color with RGB(212, 115, 212) and HSL(300°, 45.75%, 83.14%). In design, it fits Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Background. Its complementary color is #73D473, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #D4D473 and #73D4D4. The name comes from Mauve (English (via French)).
- HEX: #D473D4
- RGB: 212, 115, 212
- HSL: 300°, 45.75%, 83.14%
- Style: Warm
- Use case: Text, Button, Background
- Complementary color: #73D473
- Triadic colors: #D4D473, #73D4D4
- The name comes from Mauve (English (via French)).
Live Components
Color Palettes
Color Harmonies
Complementary
The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.
Analogous
Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
Triadic
Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.
Split-Complementary
Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.
Tetradic (Square)
Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.
Monochromatic
Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.
Shades & Tints
A seamless scale of #D473D4 from deepest shade to lightest tint.
Color Characteristics
Accessibility Simulation
#9898D2
#8282D4
#CA8585
#979797
Frequently Asked Questions
Name, History & Etymology
History
The term 'mauve' for a color comes from the French word for the mallow flower, which is known for its delicate purple-pink hue. The specific shade '#d473d4' is a modern digital representation of a 'deep' or rich mauve. The popularity of mauve as a color exploded in the mid-19th century after Perkin's discovery of the first synthetic aniline dye, mauveine. This made the color widely accessible and fashionable, particularly in Victorian England and France. 'Deep Mauve' would have been used to distinguish a richer, more saturated version of the standard mauve.
First Recorded Use
The color 'mauve' gained prominence around 1856 with the accidental discovery of mauveine dye by William Henry Perkin. 'Deep Mauve' is a descriptive modifier of this established color.
Cultural Associations
Mauve was highly fashionable during the Victorian era, symbolizing luxury and modernity due to its synthetic origin. It was favored in women's fashion, interior design, and art. Its association with royalty and sophistication continued for several decades. 'Deep Mauve' would have conveyed a sense of opulence and depth, perhaps used for evening wear or more formal settings. Today, it is often seen as a vintage or romantic color, but also finds use in contemporary design for its unique blend of purple and pink.
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Code Snippets
/* Background */
.element {
background-color: #D473D4;
}
/* Text */
.element {
color: #D473D4;
}
/* Border */
.element {
border: 1px solid #D473D4;
}/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
background: linear-gradient(
to right,
#D473D4,
#C0E8C0
);
}
/* Radial gradient */
.element {
background: radial-gradient(
circle,
#D473D4,
#C0E8C0
);
}// SCSS variable
$deep-mauve: #D473D4;
// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$deep-mauve-r: 212;
$deep-mauve-g: 115;
$deep-mauve-b: 212;
// Usage
.element {
background-color: $deep-mauve;
color: rgba($deep-mauve-r, $deep-mauve-g, $deep-mauve-b, 0.8);
}