Soft Mauve
Soft Mauve is a medium, muted purple at #B0A0C0, a statement colour in the Light Summer palette and worn by Light Summer and Soft Summer. It is a cool colour, so it suits pink, rosy or blue-based undertones.
- Hex
#B0A0C0 - FamilyPurples and violets
- DepthMedium, muted
- TemperatureCool
- SeasonsLight Summer, Soft Summer
Who can wear Soft Mauve
Soft Mauve is a cool colour: it appears only in cool-season palettes, so it suits pink, rosy and blue-based undertones. The Tone & Fit app carries it in these palettes, each at its own hex code:
| Season | Role in the palette | Hex | App name |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light Summer | Statement colour | #B0A0C0 | Soft Mauve |
| Soft Summer | Everyday midtone | #CCA8B5 | Soft Mauve |
What to wear with Soft Mauve
Stay inside the Light Summer palette and the combinations take care of themselves. These share its undertone and depth:
- Cool Blue#7A93AC
- Cool Lavender#B48EAD
- Cool Mint-Green#A8C4B8
- Cool Sky#7AB8C8
- Soft White#E8E3DF
- Rose Grey#C8BFC4
Does Soft Mauve suit you?
One selfie, about 30 seconds, no sign-up. The free tool reads your season and tells you whether Soft Mauve is in your palette. Your photo is analyzed, then discarded, never stored by us.
Check Soft Mauve on your photo, free →Nearby shades
Other purples and violets in the Tone & Fit palettes. If Soft Mauve is close but not quite yours, one of these usually is:
- Bright Violet#BF5AF2
- Deep Lavender#8E6C9E
- Deep Soft Purple#8A7399
- Mid Lavender#B39DCA
- Muted Soft Purple#9E8BAA
- Soft Lavender#C2A3CC
Frequently asked questions
Does Soft Mauve suit warm or cool undertones?
Soft Mauve is a cool colour: it appears only in cool-season palettes, so it suits pink, rosy and blue-based undertones.
Which colour seasons can wear Soft Mauve?
Light Summer and Soft Summer. In the Tone & Fit palettes it is a statement colour for Light Summer and also appears in 1 other season.
What colours go with Soft Mauve?
From the same Light Summer palette: Cool Blue, Cool Lavender, Cool Mint-Green, Cool Sky, Soft White and Rose Grey. Any shade that shares the palette shares the undertone, so the combinations stay flattering.
Is Soft Mauve a light, medium or deep colour?
Soft Mauve is a medium, muted purple at #B0A0C0. It sits in the middle of the depth scale, so it works as a main colour or an accent.
Can I check whether Soft Mauve suits me from a photo?
Yes. The free Tone & Fit web tool reads your colour season from one selfie in about 30 seconds, with no sign-up and no photo stored by us, and tells you whether Soft Mauve is in your palette. The Tone & Fit app for iPhone and Android then builds your full palette of 38 named shades.