mauve
UK: məʊv | US: moʊv
n. 1. A pale purple or violet color.
adj. 2. Of a pale purple or violet hue.
The word "mauve" originates from the French term for the mallow flower (malva in Latin), whose petals exhibit a soft purple hue. It was coined in 1856 when chemist William Perkin accidentally synthesized the first aniline dye of this color while attempting to produce quinine. The dye's commercial success popularized the term, linking it permanently to the pale purple shade.
She wore a elegant mauve dress to the evening party.
The sunset painted the sky in shades of mauve and pink.
The artist mixed white and purple to create the perfect mauve.
His tie was a subtle mauve, complementing his gray suit.
The walls of the nursery were painted a soothing mauve.