Sherman Alexie

In the middle of the night, when you're ambiguously ethnic, like me, when you're brown, beige, mauve, siena, one of those lighter browns in the Crayola box. You have to be careful of the cops and robbers, because nobody's quite sure what you are, but everybody has assumptions.

American Writer

John Lahr

In 1957, 'West Side Story' had introduced the musical to the reckless dark side of teen-age life; 'Bye Bye Birdie,' set in Sweet Apple, Ohio, where the citizens apparently dress mostly in chartreuse, mauve, orange, periwinkle, and turquoise, was a walk on the bright side.

American Critic

Madelaine Petsch

When I'm not on set, I'm either fresh-faced to give my skin some breathing time, or if I'm going out, I prefer more of a nude palette, usually a mauve lip and some light brown eyeshadow!

American Actress

Mauve implies elegance and sophistication in fashion, and is less common than basic colors.

Fashion Nuance

Often associated with Victorian era, giving a historic and classic vibe to designs and clothing.

Vintage Feel

Mauve is seen as a color that subtly suggests femininity without being overly bold like pink.

Subtle Femininity

It was the first mass-produced synthetic dye, representing a shift in textile technology.

Historic Innovation

In art, mauve pigment is valued for its unique hue that cannot be easily replicated with mixtures.

Artistic Usage

Mauve signifies scientific advancement, as it was discovered through experimentation.